Event
Science on Screen: Hidden Figures
Film + Panel Discussion
Adapted from Margot Lee Shetterly’s book Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race.
The film focuses on the untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) – brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world.
The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
Panel Discussion
After the film, participate in a panel discussion with accomplished and experienced Hartford, Connecticut-based women of color that excel in S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) occupations.
Moderator:
Tara Spain is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Travelers Foundation and Second Vice President for Community Relations at Travelers.
Panelists:
Shakira Aida Ramos, Deputy Regional Fleet Manager for Asia/Pacific Region, Pratt & Whitney
Leticia Colon de Mejias, Founder & CEO, Energy Efficiencies Solutions
Sandra S. Inga is the STEM Director for Hartford (CT) Public Schools.
Carla Gunn is a partner of Manchester OB-GYN.
Anjanette Ferris is a cardiologist and an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology at The Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center at the University of Connecticut Health Center.
Tysha Wiggins, FAA Private Pilot, Pegasus Air Charter at Hartford-Brainard Airport
Science on Screen® is a film series that features “creative pairings of classic, cult, and documentary films with lively introductions by notable figures from the world of science, technology, and medicine.” Real Art Ways was one of the eight original theaters chosen nationally to curate our own series.
Science on Screen® is an initiative of the COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE.
With major support from the ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION.
