The Poetry of Physics

This talk will explore the connections between physics and poetry, and how both can be used to foster dialogue, inclusion, and new ways of knowing. Drawing on my recent work as a physicist and poet, I will discuss how poetry offers a means of broadening participation in science by making space for different voices, experiences, and interpretations. By sharing examples of poems that engage with physics, I will show how metaphor and imagery can open up conversations about complex ideas, as well as about the cultures in which science is practised. The session will invite reflection on how creative approaches can help us think differently about who belongs in physics, and how we can build communities that are more equitable and imaginative.