Science on Screen: Hidden Figures in IMAX Dome Theater

April 21st, 2021
McWane Science Center IMAX Dome Theater

Doors open at 6:00pm

Costs- $5.00 per ticket (will reserve online) 

https://www.mcwane.org/sos/

Join us on April 21st as we kick off the spring 2021 season of “Science on Screen” at McWane Science Center.  “Science on Screen” is a project that pairs screenings of films with lively presentations by notable experts from the world of science, education, technology and engineering. Each film is a jumping-off point for a speaker to explore the history, current research and ethics related to a science topic in the film.

Our first Science on Screen feature will be “Hidden Figures”. In this award-winning film, a team of African-American women provide NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program’s first successful space missions.

Guest speakers, Dr. Samantha Elliot-Briggs (Program Director-UAB School of Education) and Dr. Calvin Briggs (Executive Director- Southern Center for Broadening Participation in STEM) will discuss the challenges and opportunities of women and girls — particularly women girls of color — in STEM and STEM education.

Follow us on social media for updates on the films and speakers that will be featured during the 2021 Science on Screen season.