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Women of Science
Presented by Greg Blank
March is Women's History Month. Learn about the amazing contributions women made to science, despite all the barriers.
Tuesday, Mar 10 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Women have faced systemic marginalization in the field of science as for centuries, societal norms and gender biases have limited women's access to education, entry to prestigious scientific institutions, career opportunities, and recognition in the scientific community. Despite barriers, pioneering scientists like physicist Marie Curie (1867-1934), chemist Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958), mathematician Ada Lovelace, and astrophysicist Andrea Ghez, just to name a few, have made significant contributions to their respective fields, but their work was often overlooked or attributed to male colleagues. It was not until the 20th century that women began to break through these barriers. Despite the challenges that persist, and considerable progress in the 21st century in recognition and representation, to ensure that women's voices and contributions are valued and recognized, this program will cover a dozen or so of the most pioneering women of science and the importance of their discoveries and contributions to our world today.
Presenter: Greg Blank is a Long Island based filmmaker, film historian and lecturer, Greg has over 15 years of experience as a producer, director, cinematographer and editor. He has been lecturing on film and media studies and other topics since 2018.He is an award-winning producer for the show “Push Pause Long Island” on Verizon Fios1, and as a documentarian for the films “Undocumented” (2016), and “A World Within a World: The Bay Houses of Long Island” (2020). Greg has developed and produces over 70 lecture programs for public and private clients, including LIU Post Hutton House, Molloy College, The Huntington Cinema Arts Centre, and dozens of colleges, libraries, and venues throughout the the country.
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