User:CuriousKurti/Thomas Searles/Bibliography

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Bibliography[edit]

Edit this section to compile the bibliography for your Wikipedia assignment. Add the name and/or notes about what each source covers, then use the "Cite" button to generate the citation for that source.

Optics & Photonics News, "In Search of Equity", September 2020^[1]
1. Article is from a Optics & Photonics News published by Optica, a well known professional society founded in 1916 about optics. It has a long and reputable reputation, and so it should be reliable source. It covers information about Searles' life like his position at Howard university, when he started, and what he teaches, information from his early life, and research projects.
MIT News - On Campus and Around the World, "For Thomas Searles, a passion for people and science at HBCUs and MIT", November 5, 2020 ^[2]
1. Article is from a Massachusetts Institute of Technology online publication. MIT is a world-renown university, know for its education, innovation, and research. Founded in 1861, MIT has a long and reputable reputation, and so it should be reliable source. This article details his inspiration to become a physicist, his undergraduate career, his membership in the 2020-21 Martin Luther King (MLK) Visiting Professors and Scholars Program, and his desire to mentor and inspire HBCU students in their own graduate studies.
Quad-City Times, "Farley-Searles",^[3] October 8, 2011
1. This article from a Davenport, Iowa newspaper contains details about Dr. Searles wedding date and wife. The article is behind a paywall but the date and maiden name are visible in the preview.
National Society of Black Physicists, "February 25, 2022 - Dr. Thomas Searles", February 24, 2022^[4]
1. The National Society of Black Physicists is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit founded in 1977. It is a professional organization dedicated to supporting and mentoring African-American physicists and physics students. This source is considered reputable. In addition to the basic biography, the post includes links to selected publications by Dr. Searles'.
The Dig - Howard University's News & Stories Hub, "Howard Physics Professor Receives $450K Grant to Launch Program to Study Beyond 5G", August 24, 2020^[5]
1. Howard University, founded in 1867, is a private HBCU located in the Washington DC area. The Dig is the university's online news publication, sponsored by the campus Office of University Communications. While some content is developed through official university channels, it appears that there is an open invitation for the campus community to "pitch" ideas and contribute stories. There is likely a certain level of credibility needed to get published, however, the author of a specific piece is an important criteria for the determination of reliability. This article is submitted through official channels to announce the receipt of a three year grant funding award from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for Dr. Searles research "Optical Control of Polarization Conversion, Orbital Angular Momenta and High Harmonic Generation in Terahertz Metamaterials."
WHUR96.3 The Journey, "Dr. Thomas Searles – A Model of Physics All Around Us", June 17, 2018 ^[6]
1. WHUR96.3 Radio is owned and operated by Howard University. This podcast episode is hosted by Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick, University President for a series called "The Journey". In this conversation with Dr. Searles, Dr. Frederick discusses the practical applications of his research and how physics and engineering work together. Transcript not available.
The Atlanta-Journal Constitution, "Thomas Searles", November 27, 2020 ^[7]
1. Published on Legacy.com for the regional newspaper, The Atlanta-Journal Constitution. This obituary is for Dr. Searles' father and establishes the names of his parents and siblings.
American Institute of Physics, "Howard University Professor to Receive First Joseph A. Johnson Award", January 15, 2021 ^[8]
1. The is a news release from the American Institute of Physics announcing that Dr. Searles received this award for involving HBCU students in quantum research projects and for providing leadership in this area. AIP is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that promotes the physical sciences.
University of Chicago, "Rising leaders of Quantum Prairie", September 1, 2023^[9]
1. This is a news item about quantum computing at UIC. Dr. Searles will be leading a consortium of quantum computing scientists. The University of Chicago has been a respected institution of higher learning for over 125 years and is an accredited, reputable, and a reliable source of information.
University of Illinois, Chicago, "ECE department welcomes Associate Professor Thomas Searles", July 9, 2021^[10]
1. This source is from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois, Chicago. It is an announcement that Dr. Searles has joined the faculty and contains information about his academic and professional background. UIC is a multi-campus, land-grant university that is over 150 years old. This is an accredited and reputable university.

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Luke, Learie. 2007. Identity and secession in the Caribbean: Tobago versus Trinidad, 1889–1980 Kingston, Jamaica: University of the West Indies Press.
- This is a book published by a university press, so it should be a reliable source. It also covers the topic in some depth, so it's helpful in establishing notability.
Galeano, Gloria; Bernal, Rodrigo (2013-11-08). "Sabinaria , a new genus of palms (Cryosophileae, Coryphoideae, Arecaceae) from the Colombia-Panama border". Phytotaxa.
- This is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, so it should be a reliable source. It covers the topic in some depth, so it's helpful in establishing notability.
Baker, William J.; Dransfield, John (2016). "Beyond Genera Palmarum: progress and prospects in palm systematics". Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society.
- This is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, so it should be a reliable source for a specific fact. Since it only dedicates a few sentences to the topic, it can't be used to establish notability.

References[edit]

^ Wills, Stewart (September 2020). "In Search of Equity". Optics & Photonics News - Optica. Retrieved February 24, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ Gold, Alison (November 5, 2020). "For Thomas Searles, a passion for people and science at HBCUs and MIT". MIT News - On Campus and Around the World. Retrieved February 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ "Farley-Searles". Quad-City Times. Davenport, IA. October 8, 2011. Retrieved February 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ Roberson, Stephen (February 24, 2022). "February 25, 2022 - Dr. Thomas Searles". National Society of Black Physicists. Retrieved February 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ Pope-Johns, Imani (August 24, 2020). "Howard Physics Professor Receives $450K Grant to Launch Program to Study Beyond 5G". The Dig - Howard University. Retrieved February 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ Frederick, Dr. Wayne A.I. (June 17, 2018). "THE JOURNEY: "Dr. Thomas Searles – A Model of Physics All Around Us"". Howard University Radio Network. Retrieved February 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ "Thomas Searles Obituary (2020) - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
^ "Howard University Professor to Receive First Joseph A. Johnson Award | American Institute of Physics". www.aip.org. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
^ "Rising leaders of Quantum Prairie | University of Chicago News". news.uchicago.edu. 2023-09-01. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
^ "ECE department welcomes Associate Professor Thomas Searles | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Illinois Chicago". ece.uic.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-01.

Outline of proposed changes[edit]

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Now that you have compiled a bibliography, it's time to plan out how you'll improve your assigned article.

In this section, write up a concise outline of how the sources you've identified will add relevant information to your chosen article. Be sure to discuss what content gap your additions tackle and how these additions will improve the article's quality.

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[1] Wills, Stewart (September 2020). "In Search of Equity". Optics & Photonics News - Optica. Retrieved February 24, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[2] Gold, Alison (November 5, 2020). "For Thomas Searles, a passion for people and science at HBCUs and MIT". MIT News - On Campus and Around the World. Retrieved February 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[3] "Farley-Searles". Quad-City Times. Davenport, IA. October 8, 2011. Retrieved February 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[4] Roberson, Stephen (February 24, 2022). "February 25, 2022 - Dr. Thomas Searles". National Society of Black Physicists. Retrieved February 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[5] Pope-Johns, Imani (August 24, 2020). "Howard Physics Professor Receives $450K Grant to Launch Program to Study Beyond 5G". The Dig - Howard University. Retrieved February 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[6] Frederick, Dr. Wayne A.I. (June 17, 2018). "THE JOURNEY: "Dr. Thomas Searles – A Model of Physics All Around Us"". Howard University Radio Network. Retrieved February 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[7] "Thomas Searles Obituary (2020) - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2024-02-29.

[8] "Howard University Professor to Receive First Joseph A. Johnson Award | American Institute of Physics". www.aip.org. Retrieved 2024-03-01.

[9] "Rising leaders of Quantum Prairie | University of Chicago News". news.uchicago.edu. 2023-09-01. Retrieved 2024-03-01.

[10] "ECE department welcomes Associate Professor Thomas Searles | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Illinois Chicago". ece.uic.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-01.

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