Ron Gamble

Ronald S. Gamble, Jr. is an award-winning Afro-Latino Theoretical Astrophysicist, Science Communicator, and Artist exploring how supermassive black holes launch powerful relativistic jets using tools from general relativity, quantum field theory, and computational modeling. He serves as a Cosmic Origins Research Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the University of Maryland—College Park.

As the Director of NASA’s Cosmic Pathfinders Program, Gamble leads national efforts to empower early-career STEM professionals. His career spans academia, defense, and space science, and his contributions have earned him multiple NASA Agency Medals and recognition for STEM leadership and mentorship. Blending science and creativity, A proud 3-time graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, Gamble unites creativity and discovery to illuminate the mathematics of the cosmos.