This chapter explores the impact of writing a book, making connections with people worldwide, and emphasizes the importance of searching for life on exoplanets. The speaker highlights the need for inclusivity in scientific exploration and the potential for groundbreaking discoveries regarding extraterrestrial life.
In the latest episode of Nature hits the books, astronomer Aomawa Shields discusses her memoir Life on Other Planets: A Memoir of Finding My Place in the Universe.
The book tracks her career path as a scientist and a classically-trained actor, explores her experiences as an African American woman in STEM, and interrogates science’s place in culture — some of the things we discussed in this podcast.
Life on Other Planets: A Memoir of Finding My Place in the Universe Aomawa Shields Constable (2023)
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