26 February 2025
The University of Aveiro (UA) will discuss the challenges women face in the world of science on February 27, as part of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which was observed on February 11. The debate, which will take place after the screening of the documentary Picture a Scientist, will feature the participation of Sónia Ventura, a researcher at CICECO, the PaTH research group, and the Department of Chemistry.
The panel, which includes the researcher, will consist of three more scientists from UA and will take place at 5:00 PM in the Renato Araújo Auditorium, in the Central Building and Rectorate. Moderated by Sara Diogo, a researcher at the Center for Research in Higher Education Policies, the debate will feature contributions from Sónia Gouveia, from the Institute of Electronics and Informatics Engineering of Aveiro, and Sónia Cruz, from the Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM/DBIO).
Before the debate, Picture a Scientist will be screened—a 2020 documentary directed by Sharon Shattuck and Ian Cheney that addresses gender inequality in science. The film presents biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geologist Jane Willenbring, who share stories of their careers, during which they were victims of harassment and discrimination.
Throughout the documentary, which takes viewers from cramped laboratories to stunning field stations, we encounter prominent figures in science—including social scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists—who offer new perspectives on how to make science more diverse, equitable, and accessible to all.
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