“Picture a Scientist” Film Screening: Celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb 11th, women-and-girls-in-science-day , we will be screening a film Picture a Scientist with a discussion and reception (with food) afterwards.
The film will be screened at 4 PM in Olin Physical Lab on Friday February 11, 2022. Small group discussions and a reception on the rooftop (penthouse) of the Olin Physical Laboratory will follow (around 5:30 to 6 PM).
PICTURE A SCIENTIST is a feature-length documentary film chronicling the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. A biologist, a chemist and a geologist lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, overcoming brutal harassment, institutional discrimination, and years of subtle slights to revolutionize the culture of science. From cramped laboratories to spectacular field stations, we also encounter scientific luminaries who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all.
The event is organized and sponsored by the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Wake Forest’s Center for Functional Materials as well as the Wake Forest undergraduate Women in STEM group. Students from all academic disciplines are welcome. All gender identities and expressions are welcome and encouraged to attend.
