Lol: Astrophysicist Says Her Field Is “Steeped in Systemic Racism and White Supremacy”

Colorado College’s professor described astrophysics to be one of the most exciting fields in science. “steeped in systemic racism and white supremacy” In a recent interview Visit the school’s website.

Colorado College professor of Physics Natalie Gosnell told her interviewer that she believes in black-and white thinking without grey areas. This is a fundamental tenet for white supremacy.

“As an astrophysicist, I’m a product of institutions that are steeped in systemic racism and white supremacy,” Gosnell says.

“The tenets of white supremacy that show up [in physics] of individualism and exceptionalism and perfectionism … it’s either-or thinking, and there’s no subtlety, there’s no gray area,” she continued.

The professor is promoting an art piece of hers called “The Gift,” which is meant to be a combination of art and science and an attempt to break away from scientific metaphors that she calls “violent and hyper-masculine.”

Hyper-masculinity is also described as the driving factor that is dictating Gosnell’s career in astrophysics.

“I think because science and art have been so separated, and there’s … systemic issues within science, the metaphors that are often chosen [to discuss science] are very violent and hyper-masculine,” The artist said.

Gosnell claims that she was on a popular science program when she made her appearance.How the Universe Works” in 2010, she presented herself as a masculine stereotype, which says she regrets.

On the Discovery Channel show, Gosnell spoke about her research on the mass-transfer phenomenon, which says is typically presented by contemporary journalists in a hyper-masculine way, due in part to the nicknames given to mass-receiving stars such as “vampire star” or “cannibal star.”

“I was completely enthralled. [the hyper-masculine stereotypes], because, ooh, snazzy. I get to be on the Discovery Channel,” Gosnell says of the appearance, noting that she felt that the “price” Dishonesty in her presentation “was too high.”

“It felt like I was masquerading, essentially, as what an astrophysicist was supposed to be like,” She continues.

Gosnell contributed to the creation of “A 2019 Guide for Entrepreneurs”immersive, participatory experience” Discussing the same topic as mass-transfer, which was meant to be a gathering of participants. “consider connections, communities, and their place within the universe.”

Gosnell stated at the time that she felt the project had made her feel better. “feel honest in [her] work and [her] engagement” These efforts were supported by the school.

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