Headshot from below of a woman intently watching a tank of small fish with a serious expression.
Picture A Scientist
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Premiere: 2020

Co-directed by

Sharon Shattuck and Ian Cheney

Produced by

Sharon Shattuck, Ian Cheney, and Manette Pottle

Impact Producer

Lisa Munoz

Highlighting gender inequality in science, several prominent female researchers—MIT biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geoscientist Jane Willenbring—share stories from the barriers they have navigated during their careers. Bringing to light discrimination and harassment, the film highlights the challenges encountered by women across STEM fields. 

Picture A Scientist is a participant of Project: Hatched 2020.

Nominated for a 2022 News & Documentary Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary

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Black and white headshot of Sharon Shattuck from the shoulders up wearing a beaded necklace and white grid-striped tank
Sharon Shattuck
Photo courtesy Sharon Shattuck
Headshot of Ian Cheney from the shoulders up wearing a hat.
Ian Cheney
Photo courtesy Ian Cheney
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Race/EthnicityScience/TechnologyWomen/Girls
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Project: Hatched 2020