Brent Shapiro-Albert
"I'm using the skills I learned in graduate school to make astronomy and physics more accessible, engaging, and fun for people of all ages through a unique and interactive platform."
Dr. Brent Shapiro-Albert is a 2021 graduate of the Ph.D. program and a Science Writer and Community Advocate for Universe Sandbox. As a student, Dr. Shapiro-Albert worked with Prof. Maura McLaughlin to study pulsars as a member of NANOgrav.About Universe Sandbox
Universe Sandbox is a physics-based space simulator that "merges gravity, climate, collision, and material interactions to reveal the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet." The sandbox enables users to engage in real science and physics simulations without needing a supercomputer.
Dr. Shapiro-Albert's Recent Articles on Universe Sandbox
- Universe Sandbox Roadmap: 2024 & Beyond
- Eclipsed Improvements | Update 34.1
- Universe Sandbox 2023 Retrospective
- Universe Sandbox on GeForce NOW
- Terraforming | Update 34
- Terraforming Preview | Adding More Materials to Universe Sandbox
- Universe Sandbox for Mobile | Development Challenges | Update 2
- Gravity Simulation Upgrade | Update 33
- The Future of Universe Sandbox on Linux
- Grand Collision Unification | Update 32.3