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HER SPACE, HER TIME: How Trailblazing Women In Physics And Astronomy Decoded The Hidden Universe
The inspiring stories of the long-overlooked women physicists who discovered the fundamental rules of the universe and reshaped the rules of society.
Women physicists from around the world have transformed science and society. So why haven't we heard of these remarkable women who made indelible marks in physics? Her Space, Her Time, authored by award-winning quantum physicist by Dr. Shohini Ghose, seeks to correct the injustice of these scientists' anonymity by bringing them to the fore and giving credit where credit is long overdue.
In each chapter of the book, Ghose addresses a particular aspect of women's experiences in physics using a common physics theme to connect the featured women in that chapter: in the chapter on time, for instance, we learn of Henrietta Leavitt and Margaret Burbidge, who helped discover the big bang and the cosmic calendar; in the chapter on space exploration, we learn of the hundreds of Navajo (Diné) women of Shiprock who built the silicon microchips critical to the moon landings; and in the chapter on subatomic particles, we learn of Marietta Blau, Hertha Wambacher, and Bibha Chowdhuri, who contributed to the discovery of the building blocks of the universe, and, in doing so, played a crucial role in determining who gets to do physics today.
Engaging, accessible, and timely, Her Space, Her Time is a collective story of scientific innovation, inspirational leadership, and overcoming invisibility that will leave a lasting impression on any reader curious about the rule-breakers and trendsetters who illuminated our understanding of the universe.
SHOHINI GHOSE is a Professor of Physics & Computer Science at Wilfrid Laurier University. A quantum physicist and a TED Senior Fellow, her TED talk has received over 5 million views. In Canada she is a former President of the Canadian Association of Physicists and one of five Chairs appointed by the federal government to advance the cause of women in science. In 2019 she was among 25 women scientists worldwide featured in a UNESCO exhibit in Paris. A frequent speaker on science topics and gender issues, she has given talks at over 100 international events and is often interviewed or featured by worldwide media.
In each chapter of the book, Ghose addresses a particular aspect of women's experiences in physics using a common physics theme to connect the featured women in that chapter: in the chapter on time, for instance, we learn of Henrietta Leavitt and Margaret Burbidge, who helped discover the big bang and the cosmic calendar; in the chapter on space exploration, we learn of the hundreds of Navajo (Diné) women of Shiprock who built the silicon microchips critical to the moon landings; and in the chapter on subatomic particles, we learn of Marietta Blau, Hertha Wambacher, and Bibha Chowdhuri, who contributed to the discovery of the building blocks of the universe, and, in doing so, played a crucial role in determining who gets to do physics today.
Engaging, accessible, and timely, Her Space, Her Time is a collective story of scientific innovation, inspirational leadership, and overcoming invisibility that will leave a lasting impression on any reader curious about the rule-breakers and trendsetters who illuminated our understanding of the universe.
SHOHINI GHOSE is a Professor of Physics & Computer Science at Wilfrid Laurier University. A quantum physicist and a TED Senior Fellow, her TED talk has received over 5 million views. In Canada she is a former President of the Canadian Association of Physicists and one of five Chairs appointed by the federal government to advance the cause of women in science. In 2019 she was among 25 women scientists worldwide featured in a UNESCO exhibit in Paris. A frequent speaker on science topics and gender issues, she has given talks at over 100 international events and is often interviewed or featured by worldwide media.
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Published 2023-09-01 by Random House Canada |