Janna Levin, Ph.D.

Janna Levin is the founding director of the Science Studios at Pioneer Works, a cultural center in Brooklyn, and editor-in-chief of Pioneer Works Broadcast. She is also the Claire Tow Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. A Guggenheim Fellow, Levin has contributed to understanding black holes and cosmology. She is the presenter of the NOVA feature “Black Hole Apocalypse,” aired on PBS — the first female presenter for NOVA in 35 years. In addition, she is the author of four books, one of which won a PEN prize for a first work of fiction. Her latest book is Black Hole Survival Guide.