Stephen D. Roberson, Ph.D.
Stephen D. Roberson is a physicist from Fort Worth, Texas. He has nearly 20 years of professional experience doing research on many types of technical projects that all focus on protecting America and her citizens.
He is also a tireless volunteer working closely with a number of organizations that are dedicated to strengthening historical Black colleges and universities and increasing Black participation in all levels of STEM, especially in physics. He currently serves as the president of the National Society of Black Physicists.
He is married to Dr. Monica Roberson. Together, they own and operate the Roberson School of Music, an award winning music school in Columbia, MD.
Scientist
Dr. Roberson has nearly 20 years of professional experience doing research on many types of technical projects that all focus on protecting America and her citizens. Previous projects he was worked on involve femtosecond laser systems, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, and laser-matter interaction studies. Currently, he works as an image scientist and quality assurance engineering advisor at the Peraton Corporation doing work at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. Click the button below to learn more about his professional history and current endeavors.
HBCU Advocate
As a two time graduate of an historically Black university, Dr. Roberson has dedicated many volunteer hours to HBCUs to advocate for their continued growth and success. He recently served on the board of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, his alma mater, as the Media and Technology Chairperson. Click the button below to learn more about the advocacy work he has done for the FAMU NAA as well as other organization devoted to strengthening HBCUs.
Blacks in Physics
Dr. Roberson has worked with a number of organizations devoted to increasing participation at all levels within science technology engineering and math (STEM) professions. He is a life member of the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP). He has served on the national board of NSBP for nearly a decade and currently serves as the president of the organization. He serves on the advisory council for the Math and Science for Minority Students (MS)2 summer program at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. Click the button below to learn more about his work with NSBP and other minority STEM advocacy organizations.