Women in Science - Documentary film followed by a panel discussion

Who actually does science? And why do we primarily think of a man when we imagine "a scientist"? In the documentary PICTURE A SCIENTIST, a biologist, a chemist and a geologist take on these questions and lead the audience on a journey through the experiences of their academic careers - as women of science. In their careers, they are exposed to discrimination from the very beginning. Women scientists have to fight a constant battle for recognition, respect and equality.

The documentary tells the story of strength and solidarity, of courageous women scientists who stand up to injustice and start a global discourse of change and equality. In futuristic laboratories and spectacular fieldwork settings, the film makes clear the invaluable work of women researchers and how science can be changed for the better through systematic and structural transformation - for a world full of women biologists, astronauts, chemists and mathematicians ... . (Film flyer)

TU Dresden is giving interested parties the opportunity to watch the film Picture a Scientist (English with German subtitles) digitally from Friday, 16 April 2021 8pm to Sunday, 18 April 2021 8pm and is providing licensed tickets free of charge. These can be obtained after registration at:Link for registration

Following on from this, on 20 April 2021 from 7pm to 8:30pm, the panel discussion "Question a Scientist*" will feature three female scientists from different career stages. They discuss their perspectives on the film and report on their own professional . All interested parties are cordially invited to attend. Link to the Zoom Meeting

The organising team is looking forward to a lively participation and an inspiring discussion.

Inviting institutions: Hochschulgruppe GENOW, STURA, Büro der zentralen Frauen- und Gleichstellungsbeauftragten, Staff Unit Diversity Managment