Tanya Moore (activist)
American activist for women in science
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Tanya Moore is an activist advocating for women in mathematics and science.
Tanya Moore | |
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| Occupations | Activist for women in mathematics and science |
Education
Moore obtained a BSc in Mathematics from Spelman College and an MSE in Mathematical Sciences from Johns Hopkins University. She completed her PhD in Biostatistics at UC Berkeley in 2002.[1]
Career
Moore co-founded the Infinite Possibilities Conference in 2005.[2][3][4] In 2011, Moore was identified as one of the five top Black women in STEM,[5] and in 2018 was nominated for Black History Month by The Network of Minorities in Mathematical Sciences.[6] In 2020, Moore was featured in Essence Magazine's[7] and The Oprah Magazine.[8] She was also recognized as “STEM Woman of the Year” by California State Assembly Member Nancy Skinner.[9][10] In 2023, Moore was inducted in the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame in the "Science, Technology and Engineering" category in recognition of her advocacy for broadening participation in STEM fields.[11]
