Take Action: Watch the documentary 'Picture a Scientist' this weekend

This weekend, join 500 Women Scientists for a free virtual screening of the documentary “Picture a Scientist” (Sep 12-13), along with a panel discussion webinar (Sep 12) and a Wiki-Edit-a-thon (Sep 13). 

Learn about journeys of scientists in spite of their experiences of harassments ranging from brutal to subtle. 

Pods can also sign up to host a local screening for October. Find out more about this incredible film at www.pictureascientist.com.

“Picture a Scientist is the documentary we need to continue the call for action, to continue awareness, and to remind those who would abuse a system, we see you.”  - Film Inquiry

Take Action:

  1. Register free for the screening of “Picture a Scientist” and get access to the film for 48 hours during Sep 12-13. 

  2. You can also register to attend the webinar panel discussion. Join the film-related conversation on harassment in STEM (Sep 12, at 4pm EST/1pm PT). A recording of the panel will be made available afterwards to all registrants. So feel free to register even if you can’t make it!

  3. Register for the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon. Help us create, edit, and translate Wikipedia pages about women and non-binary people in STEM on September 13, at 12pm EST (9am PT). Training will be provided.

Photo: Picture a Scientist movie poster

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