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Women in Physics and Astronomy

Published: March 8, 2023

In honor of International Women's day, in a series of videos and articles, members of our department reflect on their experiences as women in Physics. We also include perspectives from male faculty on the women who most inspired them in their professional careers.

Professor Arie Bodek talks about how his English teacher, Mrs. Dunn, played a big role in his career in Physics.

Hannah Hasson, a graduate student, talks about how her interests led her to become an experimental plasma physicist.

Professor Regina Demina shares her story of discovering her passion for physics, in her native language Russian. Hear more from her in this video!

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Maida Tariq talks about how she grew to love science, in her native language Urdu, hear more from her in this video!

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Linda Case shares her story, and how she helps students navigate through higher education as a graduate coordinator.

Prof. Machiel Blok talks about how Prof. Katja Nowack from the Physics department of Cornell shaped his quantum trajectory.

Prof. Kelly Douglass talks about her mission to encourage other women in STEM based on what she experienced during her college years.