Shows
Short WaveSome Stars Explode As They Die. We Look At Their Life CycleThis summer, scientists have their eyes and telescopes trained on the small constellation system T Coronae Borealis. They think it will explode as part of a periodic nova — a once-in-a-lifetime event according to NASA scientists. And so, with the help of astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance, we continue our journey farther and deeper into spacetime with a look at the stars: How they're born and how they die. Sarafina has always been drawn to one particular star: Betelgeuse, a red supergiant in the shoulder of the constellation Orion that is nearing the end of its life. What stages of life did Be...2024-06-2514 min
Live Wire with Luke BurbankScott Aukerman, Sarafina El-Badry Nance, and Family Worship Center (REBROADCAST)Comedian and writer Scott Aukerman brings his wildly popular improv podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! to book form and reveals how a goofy name and an occupation is really how a character begins; astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance explores her own universe as a woman, scientist, cancer advocate, and one-time swimsuit model in her book Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark; rock ensemble and faux cult Family Worship Center perform "Snake Dance" from their new album Kicked Out Of The Garden. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share the alter egos of some of...2024-03-2952 min
Meet Cute OriginalsEinstein And Elena - Part 6Meet Cute Presents: Einstein And Elena - Part 6, where the fake relationship is over and Elena is back at Harvard wondering if her entire time with Ford was a dream. But, as the movies say, “it ain’t over ‘til it’s over.”Story by Kyra Noonan. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Sound Design and Editing by Sean Paulsen. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. SVP of Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Sarafina El-Badry Nance, Malik Rashad, Rasha Zamamiri, Elliott Ross, Allen Winter, Barron Bass, Galena White, Kristen Sullivan, Monique Thomas, Robb Moreira, C...2024-03-2918 minMeet Cute OriginalsEinstein And Elena - Part 6Meet Cute Presents: Einstein And Elena - Part 6, where the fake relationship is over and Elena is back at Harvard wondering if her entire time with Ford was a dream. But, as the movies say, “it ain’t over ‘til it’s over.”Story by Kyra Noonan. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Sound Design and Editing by Sean Paulsen. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. SVP of Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Sarafina El-Badry Nance, Malik Rashad, Rasha Zamamiri, Elliott Ross, Allen Winter, Barron Bass, Galena White, Kristen Sullivan, Monique Thomas, Robb Moreira, C...2024-03-2918 min
Meet Cute OriginalsEinstein And Elena - Part 5Meet Cute Presents: Einstein And Elena - Part 5, where Ford might finally want to make his “fake” feelings for Elena “real,” but that doesn’t mean Ford has been telling the truth about other things. Story by Kyra Noonan. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Sound Design and Editing by Sean Paulsen. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. SVP of Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Sarafina El-Badry Nance, Malik Rashad, Rasha Zamamiri, Elliott Ross, Kristen Sullivan, Monique Thomas, Sean Paulsen.
Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok.Check out...2024-03-2616 minMeet Cute OriginalsEinstein And Elena - Part 5Meet Cute Presents: Einstein And Elena - Part 5, where Ford might finally want to make his “fake” feelings for Elena “real,” but that doesn’t mean Ford has been telling the truth about other things. Story by Kyra Noonan. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Sound Design and Editing by Sean Paulsen. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. SVP of Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Sarafina El-Badry Nance, Malik Rashad, Rasha Zamamiri, Elliott Ross, Kristen Sullivan, Monique Thomas, Sean Paulsen.
Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok.Check out...2024-03-2616 min
Meet Cute OriginalsEinstein And Elena - Part 4Meet Cute Presents: Einstein And Elena - Part 4, where The paparazzi is not buying the “fake relationship” ruse. Elena will have to share a suite with Ford. Adjoining bedrooms! Or not? Story by Kyra Noonan. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Sound Design and Editing by Sean Paulsen. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. SVP of Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Sarafina El-Badry Nance, Malik Rashad, Rasha Zamamiri, Alessandra Levy, Allen Winter, Barron Bass, Kristen Sullivan, Robb Moreira, Sean Paulsen.
Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok.Che...2024-03-2215 minMeet Cute OriginalsEinstein And Elena - Part 4Meet Cute Presents: Einstein And Elena - Part 4, where The paparazzi is not buying the “fake relationship” ruse. Elena will have to share a suite with Ford. Adjoining bedrooms! Or not? Story by Kyra Noonan. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Sound Design and Editing by Sean Paulsen. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. SVP of Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Sarafina El-Badry Nance, Malik Rashad, Rasha Zamamiri, Alessandra Levy, Allen Winter, Barron Bass, Kristen Sullivan, Robb Moreira, Sean Paulsen.
Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok.Che...2024-03-2215 min
Meet Cute OriginalsEinstein And Elena - Part 3Meet Cute Presents: Einstein And Elena - Part 3, where Elena and Ford’s relationship is officially official. But when the paparazzi gets too close and Elena and Ford have to take cover, Elena finds herself closer to Ford than a “fake” girlfriend should be. Story by Kyra Noonan. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Sound Design and Editing by Sean Paulsen. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. SVP of Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Sarafina El-Badry Nance, Malik Rashad, Rasha Zamamiri, Elliott Ross, Allen Winter, Alessandra Levy, Galena White, Kristen Sullivan, Monique Thomas, Robb Mo...2024-03-1918 minMeet Cute OriginalsEinstein And Elena - Part 3Meet Cute Presents: Einstein And Elena - Part 3, where Elena and Ford’s relationship is officially official. But when the paparazzi gets too close and Elena and Ford have to take cover, Elena finds herself closer to Ford than a “fake” girlfriend should be. Story by Kyra Noonan. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Sound Design and Editing by Sean Paulsen. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. SVP of Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Sarafina El-Badry Nance, Malik Rashad, Rasha Zamamiri, Elliott Ross, Allen Winter, Alessandra Levy, Galena White, Kristen Sullivan, Monique Thomas, Robb Mo...2024-03-1918 min
Meet Cute OriginalsEinstein And Elena - Part 2Meet Cute Presents: Einstein And Elena - Part 2, where Elena arrives on set, ready to be Ford’s fake girlfriend and get her book optioned. But the set is in chaos, and now Elena’s reputation is too. Elena is ready for blood. Specifically: Ford Hamilton’s.Story by Kyra Noonan. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Sound Design and Editing by Sean Paulsen. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. SVP of Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Sarafina El-Badry Nance, Malik Rashad, Elliott Ross, Allen Winter, Kristen Sullivan, Robb Moreira, Christopher Zippy Kaufman, Sean P...2024-03-1518 minMeet Cute OriginalsEinstein And Elena - Part 2Meet Cute Presents: Einstein And Elena - Part 2, where Elena arrives on set, ready to be Ford’s fake girlfriend and get her book optioned. But the set is in chaos, and now Elena’s reputation is too. Elena is ready for blood. Specifically: Ford Hamilton’s.Story by Kyra Noonan. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Sound Design and Editing by Sean Paulsen. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. SVP of Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Sarafina El-Badry Nance, Malik Rashad, Elliott Ross, Allen Winter, Kristen Sullivan, Robb Moreira, Christopher Zippy Kaufman, Sean P...2024-03-1518 min
Meet Cute OriginalsEinstein And Elena - Part 1Meet Cute Presents: Einstein And Elena - Part 1, where Dr. Elena Kerring is a woman working in physics, so she’s used to being ignored. That is, until a photo of her arguing with Hollywood heartthrob Ford Hamilton goes viral. He’s playing Einstein in a new biopic, and he wants Elena to pretend to be his girlfriend to bolster his reputation. In exchange? He’ll fix her tanking book sales.Story by Kyra Noonan. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Sound Design and Editing by Sean Paulsen. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Story Editor: Amarli...2024-03-1219 minMeet Cute OriginalsEinstein And Elena - Part 1Meet Cute Presents: Einstein And Elena - Part 1, where Dr. Elena Kerring is a woman working in physics, so she’s used to being ignored. That is, until a photo of her arguing with Hollywood heartthrob Ford Hamilton goes viral. He’s playing Einstein in a new biopic, and he wants Elena to pretend to be his girlfriend to bolster his reputation. In exchange? He’ll fix her tanking book sales.Story by Kyra Noonan. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Sound Design and Editing by Sean Paulsen. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Story Editor: Amarli...2024-03-1219 min
Wild Ideas Worth LivingBecoming the First Woman to Travel Around the Moon with Christina KochWhat if you had an opportunity to travel around the moon? Christina Koch has worked at NASA for the last 10 years, and has been a part of groundbreaking missions in outer space. In 2019, Christina embarked on a 328-day stay on the International Space Station, setting a record for the longest single space flight by a woman. Now Christina has a new assignment on the horizon. She was selected to join a crew that will travel around the moon.Connect with Christina: InstagramChristina's NASA bio NASA Artemis InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Stud...2024-03-0528 min
The Most Important QuestionBest of: The End of the UniverseHow will the universe end? That's today's big question, and my guest is Sarafina El-Badry Nance. Sarafina is an NSF graduate research fellow, astrophysics Ph.D. candidate, and Forbes 30 Under 30 Science 2022 honoree, specializing in supernova and cosmology. She's also the author of the new, honest, and empowering memoir "Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark".Sarafina and I recorded this conversation back in 2021, and not only is it an all-time listener favorite, well, the universe at large hasn't ended yet, even though it's felt like it was...2024-01-221h 15
Wild Ideas Worth LivingListeners Wild Ideas and Looking Back at 2023That's a wrap on lucky season seven! Join host Shelby Stanger to celebrate the 50 phenomenal guests who shared their adventures with us this year as well as listeners who let us in on the wild ideas they have planned for 2024! Projects & episodes mentioned in this episode: Watch Melissa Kegler's documentary, Ice Mermaid: Cold Resolve The Wisdom of Expeditions with Conrad AnchorThe Will to Wild with Shelby Stanger Climbing K2 with Lisa ThompsonSubmerging Into the Deep Ocean with Susan CaseyStudying the Cosmos with Sarafina El-Badry Nance150 Marathons in 150 Days with Erchana Murray-Bartlett Running Across the U.S for T...2023-12-1927 min
The Next Big Idea Daily"Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark" by Sarafina El-Badry NanceEgyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance shares how she boldly carved out a place in the field of astrophysics, grounding herself in a lifelong love of the stars to face life’s inevitable challenges and embrace the unknown.2023-12-1312 min
Short WaveA Star Is Born ... And Then What? Journey Through The Life Cycle of a starSoon after the sun sets on winter nights, if you live in the northern hemisphere you can look into the sky and find the Orion constellation near the eastern horizon. Astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance has always been drawn to a particular star in Orion: Betelgeuse, a red supergiant nearing the end of it's life on the hunter's left shoulder. But what stages of life did Betelgeuse — or any star — go through before it reached this moment? Regina G. Barber talks to Sarafina about three winter constellations, and journey through the life cycle of a star. C...2023-12-0614 min
Wild Ideas Worth LivingStudying the Cosmos with Sarafina El-Badry NanceSarafina El Badry-Nance is a scientist, an author and a speaker, she's dedicated the last several years to studying the stars and is currently working on her PhD in Astronomy at UC, Berkeley. Sarafina's research focuses on supernovae or exploding stars.Connect with Sarafina: WebsiteInstagram Purchase Sarafina's new book, StarstruckEpisode sponsors: Shop AllbirdsBook your next camp adventure with HipcampCheck out REI’s Re/Supply program – members get 10% more on their trade-ins thru 10/31Listen to the Camp Monsters podcastShare YOUR wild idea in a 1-minute vote note - submissions due 10/31
2023-10-1727 min
Live Wire with Luke BurbankScott Aukerman, Sarafina El-Badry Nance, and Family Worship CenterComedian and writer Scott Aukerman brings his wildly popular improv podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! to book form and reveals how a goofy name and an occupation is really how a character begins; astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance explores her own universe as a woman, a scientist, a cancer advocate, and a one-time swimsuit model in her book Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark; rock ensemble and faux cult Family Worship Center perform "Snake Dance" from their new album Kicked Out Of The Garden. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share the alter egos...2023-09-2952 min
Talks at GoogleSarafina El-Badry Nance | A Memoir of Astrophysics Astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance visits Google to discuss her book “Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark.” The book is an inspirational and science-packed memoir that details how she carved out a place in the field of astrophysics, grounding herself in her passion and a lifelong love of the stars. As a child, Sarafina spent nearly every evening with her father gazing up at the flickering stars and pondering what secrets the night sky held. The daughter of an American father and Egyptian mother who both pushed her toward academic excellence, Sarafina dreamed of b...2023-08-2249 minTalks at GoogleEp374 - Sarafina El-Badry Nance | A Memoir of Astrophysics Astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance visits Google to discuss her book “Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark.” The book is an inspirational and science-packed memoir that details how she carved out a place in the field of astrophysics, grounding herself in her passion and a lifelong love of the stars. As a child, Sarafina spent nearly every evening with her father gazing up at the flickering stars and pondering what secrets the night sky held. The daughter of an American father and Egyptian mother who both pushed her toward academic excellence, Sarafina dreamed of b...2023-08-2249 min
She Rises Studios Podcast#168 - From Stargazer to Trailblazer w/Sarafina NanceSarafina El-Badry Nance is an astrophysicist, science communicator, and advocate. As a Ph.D. student at the University of California, Berkeley, her research focuses on supernovae and cosmology. Nance is renowned for her use of social media, where she discusses astrophysics, activism, and promotes women's health. Her advocacy work stems from being a BRCA2+ breast cancer previvor, leading her to emphasize the importance of genetic testing and preventative medicine. Nance is an author, with a children's book published and a memoir set for release. She made her debut in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, aiming to inspire women to...2023-07-1939 min
The Edge#23 Exploding Stars and Other Cosmic Mysteries with Sarafina NanceRoughly every second, a star explodes. Beyond treating astronomers to a radiant light display, these dramatic supernova events contain vast amounts of information about the origin, behavior, and ultimate demise of our universe. UC Berkeley astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance, has dedicated her life to studying really big exploding stars and what they tell us about our ever-expanding universe. She joins us this episode to talk about her own path to star-gazing and the big, existential questions that keep her eyes to the sky.Support the show2023-07-1337 min
Viewpoints Radio“95 Percent Left To Discover”: The People Tasked With Uncovering The Many Mysteries Of Our UniverseWe speak with Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance about her experience earning a PhD in astrophysics. Before specializing in this field, she had to gain a good understanding of math, physics, and astronomy. She openly shares that these subjects never came naturally to her and it took a lot of hard work to get where she is today. Now, she’s speaking out about the barrier to entry in these fields and the importance of greater inclusion and opportunities for those who’ve been historically excluded.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/95-percent-left-to-discover-the-people-tasked-with-uncovering-the-many-mysteries-of-our-universe Learn more...2023-07-0209 min
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastSarafina El-Badry Nance: Discovering the CosmosAs a child, Sarafina El-Badry Nance spent nearly every evening with her father gazing up at the flickering stars and pondering what secrets the night sky held. The daughter of an American father and Egyptian mother, Sarafina dreamed of becoming an astronomer. But it wasn’t long before she was told, both explicitly and implicitly, that girls just weren’t cut out for math and science.In a field that sees few women and women of color, Sarafina reflects on the obstacles that she faced to pursue her passion for the cosmos.Join us for an i...2023-06-2153 min
Groks Science Radio Show and PodcastStarstruck -— Groks Science Show 2023-06-14Pursuing a career in astrophysics is challenging enough without the additional barriers that are often encountered by women and minorities. How is it possible to navigate these challenges? On this episode, Sarafina El-Badry Nance discussed her book, Starstruck.2023-06-1428 min
noliesradioPlanetary Radio 2023-0613Starstruck with Sarafina El-Badry Nance2023-06-1328 min
Pale Blue PodStarstruck with Sarafina El-Badry NanceThis week Moiya and Corinne chat with astrophysicist/swimsuit model/author Sarafina Nance about her brand new book STARSTRUCK! They talk about Sarafina's research on supernovae, her love for space, and how it has helped her maintain her mental health. Sarafina Nance is a PhD candidate at UC Berkeley who studies supernovae. Her new book STARSTRUCK is out now. Find Sarafina's other amazing work on her website starafina.com Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Listen to GAMES & FEELINGS every Friday Sponsors Go to https://b...2023-06-1252 min
Short WaveLife Lessons From SupernovaeFor many scientists, science isn't something they check in and out of — it permeates their whole lives. That's true for Sarafina El-Badry Nance, an astrophysicist and science communicator. In her new memoir, Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark, Sarafina brings the stars down to Earth, rooting her personal journey in the lessons of the stars. This episode, Regina and Sarafina chat supernovae, cancer and what supernovae reveal to us about life.2023-06-1214 min
Adult EducationSarafina El-Badry Nance On StarstruckI'm so pleased this week to be able to speak with astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance. I went to Villanova University as an Astronomy and Astrophysics major. I spent my first semester in the major before deciding that the path was not what I saw as my future.Despite choosing another avenue in life, I still have a fascination with the world above our heads, and I have so much appreciation for those who dedicate their lives to finding out the mysteries of the universe. Sarafina El-Badry Nance is an astrophysicist and she's just published a...2023-06-0832 min
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and ScienceStarstruck with Sarafina El-Badry NanceSarafina El-Badry Nance joins Planetary Radio to discuss her new book, Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark. We share a beautiful poem about exploration that will soon be on its way to Europa and let you know how you can put your name on the upcoming Europa Clipper mission. Then we check in with Bruce Betts for What's Up and an update on this week's night sky. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2023-starstruckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-06-0754 min
Planetary RadioStarstruck with Sarafina El-Badry NanceSarafina El-Badry Nance joins Planetary Radio to discuss her new book, Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark. We share a beautiful poem about exploration that will soon be on its way to Europa and let you know how you can put your name on the upcoming Europa Clipper mission. Then we check in with Bruce Betts for What's Up and an update on this week's night sky. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2023-starstruckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-06-0754 min
Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsStarstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark by Sarafina El-Badry NancePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/632388 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark Author: Sarafina El-Badry Nance Narrator: Sarafina El-Badry Nance Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 45 minutes Release date: June 6, 2023 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: In a beautifully written, science-packed, and inspirational memoir, Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance shares how she boldly carved out a place in the field of astrophysics, grounding herself in a lifelong love of the stars to face life’s inevitable challenges and embrace the unknown. As a child, Sarafina El-Badry Nance spent nearly every evening wi...2023-06-0610 min
High-Quality Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureStarstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark by Sarafina El-Badry NancePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/632388 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark Author: Sarafina El-Badry Nance Narrator: Sarafina El-Badry Nance Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 45 minutes Release date: June 6, 2023 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: In a beautifully written, science-packed, and inspirational memoir, Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance shares how she boldly carved out a place in the field of astrophysics, grounding herself in a lifelong love of the stars to face life’s inevitable challenges and embrace the unknown. As a child, Sarafina El-Badry Nance spent nearly every evening wi...2023-06-0610 min
New Full Audiobooks in MemoirsStarstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark by Sarafina El-Badry NancePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/632388 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark Author: Sarafina El-Badry Nance Narrator: Sarafina El-Badry Nance Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 45 minutes Release date: June 6, 2023 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In a beautifully written, science-packed, and inspirational memoir, Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance shares how she boldly carved out a place in the field of astrophysics, grounding herself in a lifelong love of the stars to face life’s inevitable challenges and embrace the unknown. As a child, Sarafina El-Badry Nance spent nearly every evening with he...2023-06-0610 min
Explore New Worlds, Free Audiobook Are the Golden PearlsStarstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark Audiobook by Sarafina El-Badry NanceListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 632388
Title: Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark
Author: Sarafina El-Badry Nance
Narrator: Sarafina El-Badry Nance
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:45:48
Language: English
Release date: 06-06-23
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Science & Technology, Astronomy & Physics, History & Culture
Summary:
In a beautifully written, science-packed, and inspirational memoir, Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance shares how she boldly carved out a place in the field of astrophysics, grounding herself in a lifelong love of the stars to face life’s inevitable challenges and embrace the unknown.
As a...2023-06-0610h 45
Celestial CitizenStarstruckOn today's episode, we’ll be speaking with Sarafina El-Badry Nance, astrophysicist and author of the new book Starstruck, to discuss the release of her memoir as well as personal journey into becoming an astrophysicist.In her stunning memoir about a life dedicated to science, we see Sarafina grow into the woman she is today through the many challenges she has faced. Vulnerable, empowering, and inspiring, Starstruck sits at the intersection of the study of our Cosmos—itself constantly changing—and the messy and transformative experience of pursuing one’s passion through life’s inevitable challenges.Sarafin...2023-06-011h 02
Strange Customs with Sasha SaganSarafina El-Badry Nance—The GraspSasha Sagan talks to astrophysicist SARAFINA EL-BADRY NANCE about the way we bring the world into our awareness and keep it there.We'll also hear from USC neuroscience researcher MARY HELEN IMMORDINO-YANG about the unexpected ways we achieve this everyday process.2023-03-1457 min