Department Colloquium | Dr. Willie Hobbs Moore: Reflections on Her Life and Science
Donnell Walton (Corning)
This colloquium is a hybrid event. It will take place in 340 West Hall and via a YouTube live stream link:
https://youtu.be/heYnnM-xC5A.
In 1972, Willie Hobbs Moore became the first African-American woman to receive a PhD in physics, right here at the University of Michigan. On the 50th anniversary of this historic event, I will:
- discuss some of Dr. Hobbs Moore's biographical highlights,
- provide an overview of her dissertation research,
- share some memories of my friendship with Willie and her family before and after her untimely passing in 1994.
In 1972, Willie Hobbs Moore became the first African-American woman to receive a PhD in physics, right here at the University of Michigan. On the 50th anniversary of this historic event, I will:
- discuss some of Dr. Hobbs Moore's biographical highlights,
- provide an overview of her dissertation research,
- share some memories of my friendship with Willie and her family before and after her untimely passing in 1994.
| Building: | West Hall |
|---|---|
| Event Type: | Workshop / Seminar |
| Tags: | Physics, Science |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Department of Physics, Department Colloquia, Undergrad Physics Events |
