Picture a Scientist Film Screening & Events!
WE ARE for Science
Feb. 6-11: “Picture a Scientist” documentary free-viewing sessions
The film will be available for screening through two viewing sessions, spanning Feb. 6, through Feb. 11. Registrants may watch the 97-minute film at their convenience during the session for which they have registered. Registration is required. Register online at this link.
Feb. 6: Empower Conference: Building Connections Through Community
Empower is a networking and professional development conference hosted annually by the State College chapter of the Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) for students, postdocs, faculty and professionals in the STEM fields. The conference starts at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m. Empower Conference registration is open until Feb 2. Participation is limited to Penn State students, faculty and staff. Register online at this link.
Feb. 10: Picture a Scientist Q&A with Jane Willenbring
Jane Willenbring, one of the scientists featured in the “Picture a Scientist” film, will be available for Q&A from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 10. The session will be hosted by Miriam Freedman, associate professor of chemistry in the Eberly College of Science. Join the Zoom Q&A session at this link.
Feb. 10: Jane Willenbring, SAGF Lecture
The Science Achievement Graduate Fellows (SAGF) lecture will take place 2:30–4 p.m. on Feb. 10 and will feature Jane Willenbring, an associate professor of geological sciences at Stanford University and one of the scientists featured in the “Picture a Scientist” film. Willenbring’s research examines the evolution of the Earth’s surface, especially how landscapes are affected by tectonics, climate change, and life. She also organizes environmental justice campaigns around urban soil pollution and does outreach to help reduce sexual harassment and discrimination in STEM. Willenbring is a fellow of the Geological Society of America, recipient of the Antarctica Service Medal and a National Science Foundation Career Award, and in 2020 was named one of Stanford’s future Gabilan Faculty Fellows.
The SAGF Program awards graduate scholarships to doctoral students in Eberly and sponsors distinguished lectures featuring women who are prominent in their respective fields. The current scholarship holders select the lecturers and host the lectures. Join the lecture jointly hosted by the Eberly College of Science and Department of Chemistry on Zoom, at this link.
Feb. 11: Diversity in STEM Trivia Night
Join a pub-style trivia night on Zoom from 7 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 11 with the theme of diverse individuals in STEM throughout history. Teams of four to six participants will compete against each other to test their knowledge and have fun. Participants can sign up as an individual or as a team. If you are part of a team, only one sign up by the team captain is needed; please do not duplicate team registrations or register individually. Register online here.
Feb. 16: EMS Women Faculty Panel Discussion
Join a panel discussion about women in STEM with faculty in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. The college is celebrating its 125th anniversary throughout 2021 and this event is one of the first events honoring the 125th anniversary. As the college looks back commemorating its accomplishments, it is also looking forward to what it wants to become. An important part of that mission is building a more equitable and anti-racist college and University. This event is organized by the college’s We Are for Science Fellows group. Panelists include:
- Nasim Alem, associate professor of materials science and engineering
- Susan Brantley, distinguished professor of geosciences and director of Penn State’s Earth and Environmental Systems Institut
- Zuleima Karpyn, associate dean for graduate education and research in EMS and professor of petroleum and natural gas engineering
Panel discussion will be held virtually on Zoom at 7 p.m. on Feb. 16. Join the panel at this link.