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#BlackInPhysics is a week dedicated not only to celebrating Black physicists and our contributions to the scientific community, but also to reveal a more complete picture of what a physicist looks like.
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- #BlackInPhysics week: Meet the Organizers
Publication: PHYSICS TODAY
Authors: Charles D. Brown II, Jessica Esquivel, Eileen Gonzales, Xandria Quichocho, Cheyenne Polius - #BlackInPhysics week – Meet the organizers
Publication: astrobites
Author: Joanna Ramasawmy - Q&A Series: Black voices in physics
Publication: PHYSICS TODAY
Author: Toni Feder - #BlackInPhysics week set to celebrate Black physicists
Publication: physicsworld
Author: Michael BanksLink: #BlackInPhysics week set to celebrate Black physicists
2021 BLACK IN PHYSICS WEEK
Featured Articles
- PART OF THE REVOLUTION
Authors: Jessica Esquivel & Charles D. Brown II
- TAKING RESPONSIBILITY
Author: Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
- FINDING A WAY TO BELONG
Author: Belinda Cheeseboro
- THE DISABILITY IS THERE, BUT I BELONG
Author: K. Renee Horton
- ACHIEVING A HEALTHY WORK–LIFE BALANCE
Author: Amber Lenon
- ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
Author: Brooke Russell PhD
- MEASURES OF SUCCESS
Author: Tamia Williams
About Us
our Mission
Community Building
Strengthening intergenerational connections between physicists in the #BlackandSTEM community, we encourage long-lasting collaborations and push the development of supportive environments where current and future Black physicists thrive.
our vision
Community Engagement
We seek to inspire future Black physicists across the world via the communication of engaging physics research and through enhancing science literacy within the Black community.
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SPONSORS
OUR 2021 PARTNERS
Heising-Simons Foundation
Heising-Simons Foundation Grant covered the majority of BIP Week 2021
American Association of Physics Teachers
ITAMP is the leading center of AMO physics theory in the US, and it is places a special emphasis on training, mentoring and sponsoring postdoctoral and visiting fellows in theoretical AMO science.
Cornell Department of Astronomy
The Department of Astronomy is one of the leading centers for astronomical research in the world.
African American Women in Physics
The goal of AAWIP is to honor the women who paved the way, to inspire future physicists, and to connect with allies interested in promoting diversity in Physics and other STEM fields.
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#BlackInPhysics
#BlackInPhysics students: enter this fun competition! You WILL improve your scicomm skills in doing so. You COULD win $100s! Come and pitch your research for 3 minutes! Such an important skill for doing science and engaging the public! Allies: come and watch! Spread the word!
We want to hear about your amazing research! You can tell us all about it by entering our Three Minute Thesis Competition! Win cash prizes! Or just register to watch excellent competitors! Register here: https://bit.ly/BIP3MT21
Black in Physics 2021 starts in ONE week! 🥳 Register for the events using the link below! #BlackinPhysics
An amazing lineup of fantastic events! Don't miss out! Register today!! http://bit.ly/BIPWeek2021Events