Speaker – Disruptor – Author
JESSICA ESQUIVEL
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Speaker – Disruptor – Author
JESSICA ESQUIVEL
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About
My Story
Experience
My Resume
Speaking Engagements
Academic Articles
TV appearances
Organizations Founded
Education
Syracuse University
2018
Dr. Jessica Esquivel is the second Black woman to graduate with a Ph.D in Physics from Syracuse University and one of only 150 Black women with Physics Ph. Ds in the country. Her research focused on innovative machine-learning techniques in particle physics, leveraging AI to peer into the quantum realm. Her doctoral thesis, Muon/Pion Separation using Convolutional Neural Networks for the MicroBooNE Charged-Current Inclusive Cross-Section Measurement, was a pioneering step towards applying AI to Argon detector technology.
ST Marys University
2011
Always blazing a trail, Dr. Esquivel did something unheard of: completing a dual degree in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics in four years. A feat like this should’ve taken at least six years to complete, but Dr. Esquivel broke barriers by doing it in four. Simultaneously, Dr. Esquivel moonlighted as a research fellow in the Optical Radiation Branch at Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX, and transitioned to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX under the auspices of Northrup Grumman.
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Dr. Jessica Esquivel, Co-founder
Our purpose is to create seismic cultural shifts that empower our communities from within, challenging the status quo and driving meaningful change. We are a dynamic force committed to forging innovative social initiatives through the power of community, and our mission is to cultivate a holistic ecosystem that addresses the multifaceted needs of our communities.
Dr. Jessica Esquivel, Co-founder
Our mission is to strengthen intergenerational and long-lasting connections between physicists in the #BlackandSTEM community.We seek to inspire future Black physicists across the world via the communication of engaging physics research and through enhancing science literacy within the Black community.
Dr. Jessica Esquivel, Author
For Dr. Esquivel’ debut novel, Our Queer Universe: Deconstructing Definitions, Producing Particle Beams, and Examining Entangled Identities, she will be describing the physics and engineering of a particle beam and using it as a metaphor for her journey through academia as a Black, Mexican, neurodivergent queer woman who also happens to love the ethereal elegance of physics.
Move through the world
authentically
Dr. Jessica Esquivel is a trailblazing movement-builder, community-organizer, and disruptor in the STEAM fields. She is committed to dismantling barriers and creating equitable opportunities for Black and Brown communities. Her superpower is being relatable, accessible, and authentic, qualities that set her apart in the often exclusive STEAM landscape. Dr. Esquivel has honed a rare but essential skill in science communication, using her own vulnerabilities—including the challenges she’s faced in her education—to show the humanity behind the science.
A gifted storyteller, Dr. Esquivel masterfully blends her personal narrative with the intricate and innovative physics she engages with daily, making complex scientific ideas not only understandable but deeply engaging. Her love for particle physics, data science, and the art of communication fuels her drive to disrupt traditional education models and build transformative STEAM pathways. She is eager to partner with communities to share her passion for science, spark curiosity, and empower others to reclaim space within the scientific world.
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Our queer Universe
This will be a behind-the-scenes look at everything that goes into creating Our Queer Universe: Deconstructing Definitions, Producing Particle Beams, and Examining Entangled Identities. From day-to-day musings about the journey to authorship to excerpts and community discussion and feedback, this will be a support space.
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