Partnering Leadership 221 [BEST OF] A Quantum Life: An Unlikely Journey from the Streets to the Stars with World Renowned Astrophysicist Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi | Greater Washington DC DMV Changemaker
In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, astrophysicist, STEM educator, multi-patented inventor, keynote speaker, and author of A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars. In the conversation, Hakeem Oluseyi shares his journey of overcoming adversities and becoming a leading astrophysicist of this generation. Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi also talked about his ability to explain astrophysics in a way that engages audiences and the value of exposing more children to science. Finally, Dr. Oluseyi shared some mind-stretching perspectives about the nature of our existence.
Some highlights:
-Hakeem Oluseyi on the importance of reading and how it impacted his life
-Facing challenges as a young adult and falling in love with the universe and physics
-Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi on a quantum life and the role of willpower
-Astrophysics and the importance of learning about the stars
-Hakeem Oluseyi on the sun, stars, and the future of life on earth
Mentioned:
- Art Walker, solar physicist and a pioneer of EUV/XUV optics
- Dr. Kervin Evans, research physical scientist with the USDA Agriculture Research Service
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