Picture a Scientist Film Screening In-Person
The Women Academics Network (WAN) screened this movie back in June 2023. Now, as part of the Network Crossover Socials, they are bringing back the screening and opening up to everyone! After the screening there will be an informal question and answer segment with Pooja Saini, Co-Chair of WAN, to encourage discussion and networking.
Picture a Scientist chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geologist Jane Willenbring lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights.
Along the way, from cramped laboratories to spectacular field stations, we encounter scientific luminaries - including social scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists - who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all.
All are welcome and light refreshments will be available.
Before the film, viewers are welcome to reflect on the following questions:
- How do you picture a typical scientist?
- What challenges do you anticipate encountering in a movie centred around women and diversity in the field of science?
- Do you have any current events in mind when going in to watch this film?
- Why is diversity in a workplace important to you?
- Date:
- Friday, February 2, 2024
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Location:
- Room 2.05, Student Life Building
- Campus:
- Mount Pleasant
- Audience:
- Academic International students PGR Postgraduate Professional Services Public Undergraduate
- Categories:
- Research Development Science Outreach