Hakeem Oluseyi: Star Search

Hakeem Oluseyi is not your average astrophysicist. From rural Mississippi, he took a circuitous route to a career in science, with a detour through Silicon Valley. With eight patents under his belt, he moved from the tech world to a life of research, teaching, and the global support of young scientists. He speaks about his inspiring journey and his cutting-edge work on computer, telescope, and in-space propulsion technology.

This program and a student matinee featuring Hakeem Oluseyi are generously underwritten by the Lohengrin Foundation. The student matinee is also generously underwritten by Baxter International, the Illinois Arts Council Agency, and Lorraine and Jay Jaffe.

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