In The Know with CaT Bobino and Physicist Dr. Erica Morgan West
06/29/20 • 55 min
Dr. Erica Morgan West is a physicist that almost wasn't. Due to circumstances in her life, and the many battles that she has had to endure, Dr. West almost didn't finish her degree. However, there was a chance meeting that guided her down her educational path and helped her get to where she is today. Now, she is working on helping with the next generation with the help of Silicon Valley. All while being a wife and a mother. Ph.D., wife, mother, and business owner - meet Dr. Erica Morgan West!
Dr. Erica Morgan West is a physicist that almost wasn't. Due to circumstances in her life, and the many battles that she has had to endure, Dr. West almost didn't finish her degree. However, there was a chance meeting that guided her down her educational path and helped her get to where she is today. Now, she is working on helping with the next generation with the help of Silicon Valley. All while being a wife and a mother. Ph.D., wife, mother, and business owner - meet Dr. Erica Morgan West!
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