Hidden Figures: From Football to Physics - An Unusual Path
Abstract
The pathway to a career in physics can be full of twists, turns and, most of all, unusual entry points. Growing up in the bayous of Louisiana, my dream and goal in life was to play professional football. Although I had the speed, the size (somewhat), the stats, and the athletic scholarships, my dream institution, Grambling State University, only offered me a physics scholarship because of my strong ACT scores in math and science. Through a series of unexpected events, mentors, and opportunities, I became a professional physicist instead of professional football player. In this presentation, I will share my unusual path into the community of physics while providing useful tips, tools, and techniques to attract, recruit, and/or retain women and underrepresented minorities in both undergraduate and graduate physics.
- Publication:
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APS March Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- 2018
- Bibcode:
- 2018APS..MARL06001R