Women Scientists Speak Out: Feminism + Science Talk (SF)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Women working in scientific fields continue to fight marginalization and discrimination.

Join an astrophysicist and retired biologist for a discussion on:

– Unrecognized contributions of women scientists

– Why input and participation by women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and others underrepresented in science research is crucial

– The importance of international scientific cooperation

Speakers:

Sara Petty — Astrophysicist researching how galaxies formed, mentor for marginalized students, past U.S. delegate for Women in Physics, advocate for women and the LGBTQ community in physics and astronomy

Stephania Widger — Retired cell biologist who grew large scale insect cell proteins in bio reactors, advocate for equal benefits for LGBTQ lab workers, mezzo soprano who has performed with Bay Area opera companies

Sunday, September 28, 12 noon

New Valencia Hall
747 Polk St (nr. Ellis), San Francisco
7 blocks from Civic Center BART; near Muni lines 5, 19, 31, 38, 49
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Also on Zoom (Register: https://bit.ly/women-scientists-9-28)

Suggested donation: $3-7

Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party

For more information: 415-864-1278, bayareafsp@socialism.com

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