Picture a Scientist Screening and Panel
Thank you from the Office of Research and The Women’s Place for participating in Picture a Scientist screening and panel discussion held for the Ohio State community in January 2021.
The film 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, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. 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.
Following a virtual showing of the film, we hosted a university-wide panel to explore the themes in the film and discuss ways we can collaboratively address these important issues at Ohio State. Thank you to our esteemed panelists for their work in making this panel a success.
A recording of the panel presentation held on January 27 is now available for viewing.
Please also consider filling out our exit survey, which we will use to develop additional programming and outreach around this issue.
Film Screening Panel of Speakers
Rebecca Jackson, Director, The Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Professor, Internal Medicine/Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, College of Medicine (Moderator)
Jonathan Baker, Associate Director, Drake Institute for Teaching & Learning, Office of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor, Department of Statistics, College of Arts & Sciences
Helen Malone, Vice Provost for Academic Policy and Faculty Resources, Office of Academic Affairs
Maria Miriti, Associate Professor, Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology, College of Arts and Sciences
La’Tonia Stiner-Jones, Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs and Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering
Discussion guide
Those who have watched the film are encouraged to use the discussion guide, to advance more conversations about equity in science in institutions, corporations, societies, and other groups worldwide.
Additional university panel discussions
Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and the SACNAS Chapter OSU are hosting a virtual panel discussion via Zoom on Monday, February 1st at 4 p.m. EST