The Journey of Aomuwa Shields: From Scientist to Actor and Back

In this podcast episode, Aomuwa Shields, an associate professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Irvine, discusses her book 'Life on Other Planets: A Memoir of Finding My Place in the Universe'. Shields shares her experiences as an African-American woman in STEM and highlights how science and acting intersect in her life. She explains her research on climate modeling and the search for exoplanets that could potentially support life. Shields also reflects on the challenges she faced as a black woman in academia and the importance of representation and inclusivity in scientific spaces.