The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred - Rilegato

Prescod-weinstein, Chanda

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1541724704 ISBN 13: 9781541724709

Casa editrice: Bold Type Books, 2021

Riassunto

From a star astrophysicist, a journey into the world of particle physics and the cosmos -- and a call for more just, inclusive practice of science.

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Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is an assistant professor of physics and astronomy and core faculty in women’s and gender studies at the University of New Hampshire. She is also a columnist for New Scientist and Physics World. Her research in theoretical physics focuses on cosmology, neutron stars, and dark matter. She also does research in Black feminist science, technology, and society studies. Nature recognized her as one of 10 people who shaped science in 2020, and Essence has recognized her as one of “15 Black Women Who Are Paving the Way in STEM and Breaking Barriers.” A cofounder of Particles for Justice, she received the 2017 LGBT+ Physicists Acknowledgement of Excellence Award for her contributions to improving conditions for marginalized people in physics and the 2021 American Physical Society Edward A. Bouchet Award for her contributions to particle cosmology. Originally from East L.A., she divides her time between the New Hampshire Seacoast and Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is an associate professor of physics and astronomy and core faculty in women’s and gender studies at the University of New Hampshire. She divides her time between Cambridge, Massachusetts and the New Hampshire Seacoast, where she enjoys doing amateur astrophotography. 

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Bold Type Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2021
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1541724704
• ISBN 13: 9781541724709
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 318
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile