Historic Achievement: Young woman sets record at US university, becomes first black woman to earn PhD in Physics
Phillips proudly shared her achievement on Twitter, accompanying her post with images of her thesis. She stated, "This week I was the very first black woman to graduate from the Uni of Glasgow with a PhD in Physics."
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Monifa Phillips has etched her name into history as the first African-American woman to achieve a Doctorate degree in Physics at the prestigious University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom. Monifa Phillips earned her doctorate in Materials and Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Glasgow’s School of Physics, marking a monumental milestone in the field of physics.
Phillips proudly shared her achievement on Twitter, accompanying her post with images of her thesis. She stated, "This week I was the very first black woman to graduate from the Uni of Glasgow with a PhD in Physics."
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Her remarkable accomplishment in a predominantly white, male-dominated field underscores her resilience and determination. Monifa acknowledged that breaking into the physics field presented significant challenges but credited her family and community for their support, enabling her to persevere.
The Head of the University of Glasgow’s College of Science and Engineering, Professor Muffy Calder, expressed her congratulations and support for Phillips, saying, "Congratulations to Monifa Phillips on becoming the first black woman to earn a PhD from the University’s School of Physics in Materials and Condensed Matter Physics."
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Monifa Phillips's achievement is a significant step towards greater diversity and inclusion in the field of physics, and her story serves as an inspiration for aspiring scientists from diverse backgrounds.
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In a related story, another trailblazer, 30-year-old Amber Johnson, has become the first African-American woman to earn a Doctorate degree in Computer Science at Purdue University in Indiana, United States. Her historic achievement in the realm of computer science is a testament to the boundless potential of individuals breaking barriers in academia.
