Spotlight: Dr. Parshati Patel, Astrophysicist and Book Author

Dr. Patel is an astrophysicist and science communicator, passionate about stars, galaxies, and space! She is also the co-founder of Women of Colour in STEAMM (science, technology, engineering, art, math, and medicine), an organization that aims to increase the visibility of BIPOC women in these fields.
What makes a star a star? How do you hunt planets? Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet? Join the conversation and explore our place in space!
Dr. Patel recently published her first book, My Book of Stars and Planets: A fact-filled guide to space, published by DK books.
Join us for a stellar conversation with Dr. Parshati Patel!
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