'Computing is a Black people's thing'
Briefly

Sonia Guimarães has significantly contributed to the field of physics, being the first Afro-Brazilian woman to earn a doctorate in this discipline. Her career began with work in semiconductors, and she developed innovative technologies, including a patent for a ballistic sensor used by the air force. Advocating for Black scientists, she is actively involved in organizations aimed at enhancing visibility and socioeconomic conditions for Black individuals in Brazil, and she leads initiatives focusing on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in science.
Sonia Guimarães champions gender and racial equality in Brazilian science, having faced numerous hurdles while becoming the first Afro-Brazilian woman with a doctorate in physics.
Throughout her career, Guimarães has developed groundbreaking technologies, including a unique ballistic sensor that helps detect infrared radiation from airborne plane engines in Brazil.
Read at Nature
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