Join Lisa Bosman (Purdue University) and Amy Deveau (University of New England) for a CUR members-only conversation on the feature-length documentary, Picture a Scientist. This film chronicles 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, you will encounter scientific luminaries who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all. Check out the film trailer here. Make sure to register by April 5, 2021.
Access to the film and the student-targeted panel is independent of being a CUR member.
(1) Film Viewing.
The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is providing access to the Picture a Scientist film for any interested individual or class at UNE during the week of April 9-16th.
- SIGN UP- For film and event access, sign up no later than April 8th at noon via this Form.
- GETTING THE LINK. On or before April 9th- the first day of film access- CUR will email a universal link with one common password to those who signed up. If classroom use is planned, the link can be shared with UNE students for asynchronous use.
(2) Film Resources and Information. Access to Picture a Scientist supporting information, including a reading guide, photos, and a general press kit. (login to Google using UNE credentials) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ToQpM04pFkv-tQr0UzKP8wnPoPjwpRMy?usp=sharing
(3) Picture A Scientist follow-on Event: Video recording of PAS panel discussion targeted to UG students (access for CUR members and non-members)
CUR’s national undergrad. research conference (NCUR) is showing the PAS film as part of conference programming this month and then hosting a panel discussion to reflect on the film. This event is targeted to undergraduate students.
The panel will be moderated by Sarah Michel of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting.
Panelists include:
-Dr. Silvia Ronco- inorganic chemist, Program Director of Research Corporation, Cottrell Scholars and current President of CUR
-Manette Pottle- a documentary filmmaker and one of the producers of PAS
-Aliyah Grant- a student at Long Island University
A video of the this panel discussion will be made available for classroom use after the event. All individuals (CUR members and non-members) who sign up in the form above will also be emailed a YouTube video link to the panel after the event concludes.
(4) PAS Follow-on event: Moderated discussion targeted to faculty. (** access here is for CUR members only)
LINK TO INFO: https://www.cur.org/what/events/upcoming/