PEARL SANDICK

Pearl Sandick is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Interim Dean in the College of Science at the University of Utah.  She has previously served as Associate Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Associate Dean for Faculty and Research in the College of Science.  Sandick earned a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 2008 and was a postdoctoral fellow in the Weinberg Theory Group at the University of Texas at Austin before moving to Utah in 2011. Professor Sandick is a theoretical particle physicist studying physics beyond the Standard Model, including possible explanations for the dark matter in the Universe. She has given a TEDx talk, been interviewed on KCPW's Cool Science Radio and NPR's Science Friday. Sandick has been recognized for her teaching and mentoring work with a University of Utah Early Career Teaching Award, a University of Utah Distinguished Mentor Award, and the Linda K. Amos Award for Distinguished Service to Women. She has also been recognized as a University of Utah Presidential Scholar. Sandick has been active in a number of leadership and service roles in the American Physical Society (APS), including as Chair of the regional Four Corners Section in 2021-2022.