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Overview
Dr. Fernanda Psihas has a professional background in experimental particle physics, with expertise in data analytics and AI. Her research and teaching interests lie at the intersection between physics, computer science, theology, philosophy and Catholic teaching.
Dr. Psihas speaks on topics of science and the Catholic faith professionally as part of her personal ministry, and is a member of the Society of Catholic Scientists and the American Physical Society division of particles and fields.
Education
PhD in Physics, Indiana University Bloomington, 2018
M.S. in Physics, University of Minnesota Duluth, 2013
B.S. Engineering Physics, Universidad IberoAmericana, Mexico City, Mexico, 2011
Faith & Science, The Catholic Approach, McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre Dame, 2022
Subjects Taught
- AI/ML Programming
- Catholicism, Science, and Technology
- Introduction to Data Science
- Mathematics for AI
- Web development
- Linux and Scripting
- Implications of Modern Physics to Philosophy and Theology (coming soon)
Research Interests
- Data-analytics and AI for neutrino experiments
- Particle detector technology R&D
- Neutrino Oscillations & Rare decays
- Topics at the intersection of Physics, Philosophy, and Theology
Elected Positions
- American Physical Society Executive Committee of the Division of Particles and Fields 2021
- Snowmass Particle Physics Strategic Planning Early Career Subcommittee Founder 2021
- Fermilab users government relations chair, 2019
- Fermilab Users Executive Committee 2018-2019