"Science is supposedly about asking questions, except about scientists and how science is done.”
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is an accomplished physicist and author working across particle physics, cosmology, and astrophysics. Associate professor of physics and core faculty member in women’s and gender studies at the University of New Hampshire, she is a fierce voice for increasing diversity in science.
Chanda's book The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred won the LA Times Book award in 2021. Her bestselling book The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie investigates the importance of perspective in investigating our cosmos. Chanda is a regular columnist for New Scientist and Physics World.
"In a crowded field of science communicators who tackle advanced topics, Prescod-Weinstein’s voice continues to be a refreshing standout." — American Scientist
