Astrophysics: Exploring Dark Matter and Diversity


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Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein was the 63rd black woman in America with a Ph.D. in physics. She is an early universe explorer, activist, writer, and speaker.
Her current research focuses on multiple problems in particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology, including understanding the hypothesized axion particle.
We will explore more about her scientific research, how she got to where she is, and where she hopes to take the scientific community.
We will also explore her perspective as a black, Jewish, queer, agender/cissexed female and the need to discuss diversity in science.
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