Picture a Scientist
When you picture a scientist, who do you see?
Join 91˿Ƶ’s scientific community in perspective taking and discussion on making STEM diverse, equitable, inclusive, and just.
About the film
An official selection at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, Picture a Scientist is a film that was created to raise visibility around the critical issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in science and invite viewers into a deeper conversation about how to make science more inclusive.
“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... 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.” -
Event Series
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Anytime – Individual film screening
Picture a Scientist can be viewed via the 91˿Ƶ Library.*Content warning: This film contains graphic language and accounts of sexual harassment.
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March 24th at 3pm ET – Expert panel discussion with scientists from the film. Registration required (External event sponsored by ProQuest, Scientific American, ro*co films, and FILM PLATFORM)
- Check back soon for updates on Faculty discussion events.
Pre-screening discussion questions
Before the film, viewers can reflect on these questions:
- How do you picture a typical scientist?
- What issues do you expect to see in a film about women and diversity in science?
- Why are you watching the film? What are your goals?
- Do you have any current events in mind when going in to watch this film?
- Why is diversity in science important to you?
For additional resources – download the film discussion guide during your individual screening (located at the top-right of the streaming webpage).
Please send questions about this and/or upcoming events to Rebecca Maymon (rebecca.maymon[at]mcgill.ca).