Dr. Sarafina El-Badry Nance is an award-winning astrophysicist, author, and advocate who works at the intersection of research and communication. Dr. Nance is the critically acclaimed author of Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics & Finding Light in the Dark.
Nance is fervently passionate about equity and works with policymakers, executives, and governmental organizations to champion the work of underrepresented groups and enact systemic change.
Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics & Finding Light in the DarkFINALIST FOR THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDSNAMED A BEST BOOK OF JUNE BY: APPLE BOOKS | BOOK RIOT | DAILY KOS | THE NEXT BIG IDEA | THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER A 2024-2025 PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE COMMON READ
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Dr. Sarafina El-Badry Nance is an award-winning astrophysicist, author, and advocate who works at the intersection of research and communication. Dr. Nance is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir, Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics & Finding Light in the Dark.
Nance is fervently passionate about equity in STEM, and works with policymakers, executives, and governmental organizations to champion the work of underrepresented group and enact systemic change.
Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics & Finding Light in the DarkFINALIST FOR THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDSNAMED A BEST BOOK OF JUNE BY: APPLE BOOKS | BOOK RIOT | DAILY KOS | THE NEXT BIG IDEA | THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER A 2024-2025 PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE COMMON READ
Little Leonardo's Fascinating World of Astronomy
The New York Times
NPR
BBC
National Geographic
The Guardian
The Philadelphia Inquirer
The University of Texas, Austin
University of California, Berkeley
The Today Show
Forbes
People
Condé Nast
Nautilus
Discovery Channel
Astronomy (hons)PhysicsAstrophysicsAstrophysics
About
Select Press
Education
Books
B.S.B.S.
M.S.Ph.D.
Starstruck (Dutton, PRH)
2023
The Discovery Channel:How the Universe Works
2022
HI-SEAS Analog Astronaut Mars Mission
Columbia Sportswear
2022
2022
HI-SEAS Analog Astronaut Mars Mission
Columbia Sportswear
2022
2022
Little Leo
2021
Little Leo
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
2021
2022
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
2022
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Astrophysicist and writer based in San Francisco focused on distilling highly technical concepts and grounding science in humanity.
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