Picture a Scientist

When you picture a scientist, who do you see?

Join McGill’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.” - https://www.pictureascientist.com/

Event Series

• Anytime – Individual film screening
  Picture a Scientist can be viewed via the McGill Library.

  Watch Picture a Scientist

  *Content warning: This film contains graphic language and accounts of sexual harassment.

• 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)

  Register for the panel discussion
• Check back soon for updates on Faculty discussion events.

Pre-screening discussion questions

Before the film, viewers can reflect on these questions:

1. How do you picture a typical scientist?
2. What issues do you expect to see in a film about women and diversity in science?
3. Why are you watching the film? What are your goals?
4. Do you have any current events in mind when going in to watch this film?
5. 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).