Available to stream: April 2, 2023 12:01 am - April 4, 2023 11:59 pm EST

PICTURE A SCIENTIST

How to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all.
Presented by the Society of Economic Geologists
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SYNOPSIS

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 sites, we also encounter scientific luminaries who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all.

PRESS

“Quietly devastating.” – The Boston Globe

“Fascinating and frightening examination of bias.” – WGBH

“Sweeping in scope yet intimately compelling.” – Science

FEATURED SCIENTISTS

Nancy Hopkins is a molecular biologist and professor of biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is known for her research identifying the role genes play in longevity and cancer predisposition in adult fish, as well as for her work promoting equality of opportunity for women scientists in academia. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Raychelle Burks is a professor of analytical chemistry at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. Her research focuses on developing low-cost colorimetric sensors for detecting chemicals of forensic interest, including explosives and regulated drugs. As a science communicator, Burks has appeared on the Science Channel’s Outrageous Acts of Science, the American Chemical Society’s Reactions videos, Royal Society of Chemistry podcasts, and at genre conventions such as DragonCon and GeekGirlCon. Burks was awarded the 2020 American Chemical Society Grady-Stack award for excellence in public engagement.

Jane Willenbring is a geomorphologist and professor of geology at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and director of the Scripps Cosmogenic Isotope Laboratory. Willenbring’s research examines the evolution of the Earth’s surface, especially how landscapes are affected by tectonics, climate change, and life on Earth. She is a 2018 Geological Society of America Fellow, and the recipient of the Antarctica Service Medal and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award.

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    • The Society of Economic Geologists is an international organization of diverse members with interests in the field of economic geology. The Society’s membership comprises representatives from industry, academia, and government institutions, with a strong inclusion of students and early career professionals.  Annual conferences, field trips, short courses, publications and virtual initiatives ensure an active communication of economic geology-related concepts within the membership.
    • To learn more about the Society and its many benefits, please visit:  www.segweb.org
    • Mineral resources are critical to supporting sustainable development and ensuring the well-being of the world’s expanding population. The SEG 2023 Conference will address the major challenges presented by the accelerated consumption of energy transition and other strategic metals. The context is global, with a spotlight on the European dimension in terms of metallogenic domains, past and future exploration, and mining potential.

      Invited speakers will present visionary papers that reflect the wider environmental, social, and governance considerations that can advance the responsible utilization of the planet’s resources. Networking opportunities are a key feature for this SEG conference that will be held in person in London. Programs designed specifically for students and early career professionals will allow them to connect with each other and with industry leaders.  A diverse offering of relevant workshops and field trips will round out the conference.

    • To learn more and register, please visit:  www.seg2023.org

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