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

500 Women Scientists is on its way to becoming a powerful organization representing the voices of tens of thousands of women scientists all over the globe. With your gift we can pay for the vital infrastructure we need. Plus, your donations help keep 500WS resources free and open, one less barrier to women in science.