Film Series: Women Scientists

Facilitator: Arnie Kaplan

Women have made vast contributions to science. However, misogyny often damaged their health, recognition, publication record, and positions. Join us for a series of documentaries and biopics to highlight both women scientists’ achievements and the harassment they endured.  Learn about the discovery of Polonium and Radium by Marie Curie and the attempt to deny credit for the determination of DNA structure to Rosalind Franklin. We will also view Temple Grandin, which portrays the life of an autistic woman who revolutionized practices for the humane handling of livestock. Picture of a Scientist paints a stirring portrait of the inequalities women face in science.

The course features a special guest presentation by Dr. Ursula Goodenough, Member of the National Academy of Science and mother of 5.

The series is dedicated to Dr Beverly Peterkofsky, who took time out of her research, while she was pregnant, to teach the facilitator the basics of biochemical research.

Weekday	Dates	Time	Format	Cost	Registration
Wednesdays	September 27 – November 15, 2023	10 am – 12 pm	In-person WashU West Campus	$160	REGISTER Registration opens August 29th