This Theoretical Astrophysicist Is Your Next Shero (She’s Definitely Ours!)

Noted not only for her incredible strides in the fields of astronomy and physics but also for her activist work in those fields, Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is a definite role model for women of color pursuing work in STEM fields.

In her research, Prescod-Weinstein specializes in the evolution and composition of the universe, exploring problems around dark matter and questions of how the universe came to be.

“All of these people around us, who are making sure that our working environment and our home environment function so that we can get work done, are part of the scientific process—and part of the activist process, in my case,” Dr. Prescod-Weinstein noted in an interview with The Huffington Post. “So, I have to give them credit for that.”

 

Cover image courtesy of The Huffington Post.

By Caroline Liu on February 22, 2016
Caroline Liu is a freelance writer, graphic designer, and computer programmer studying at Wesleyan University. She is pursuing majors in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Computer Science in order to bridge her passions for tech, design, and social justice. Learn more about Caroline on her website or follow her on Twitter.