Picture A Scientist Screening Sponsored by the Math Department
On Friday, October 23, the Department of Mathematics will sponsor a screening of the movie, Picture A Scientist, during the colloquium time of 4:00 to 5:30 pm.
The movie will be followed by a Zoom tea time and discussions. The link for the movie won’t be available until Wednesday, October 21, so look for another email then.
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.
PICTURE A SCIENTIST was an official selection of the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film’s virtual theatrical run reached 47 theaters across the USA in June 2020 and raised money for two organizations advancing women of color in STEM.
Click here to view the trailer!