Banner image features Shohini Ghose from #DistractinglyHonest
Art. Science. Research. What is a photo-research exhibit?
Photo-research exhibits are a science communication tool. They combine powerful images of real scientists with data from empirical studies to communicate messages about equity in science. Images and data are paired with objects from science labs to create an immersive learning experience. All exhibits are developed to:
1) Celebrate real scientists & their science 2) Link experiences with evidence from research studies 3) Inspire discussion about equity, diversity & inclusion in science |
What do people think?
“It’s a great visual wake-up call, done respectfully, but not quietly either.” "It was empowering to be involved with this exhibit. I tell women in STEM to build their networks - find their supportive communities - and being involved in this exhibit made me feel more connected to my network of like-minded, supportive, women (and allies) in STEM. It was also a fun and very different kind of experience for me, as a long-time scientist - who rarely gets the opportunity to be involved in different approaches to telling our stories." |
Research
Read more about the impact of photo-research exhibits as science outreach tools. |
Sponsors and Community Partners
Thank you to all participants including featured scientists, photographers, graphic artists, research collaborators, and community supporters.
Thank you to all participants including featured scientists, photographers, graphic artists, research collaborators, and community supporters.
All images Copyright Eden Hennessey (2023).
Header image features Dr. Shohini Ghose, Physicist & Professor, Director of the Laurier Centre for Women in Science (WinS) & TED Fellow.
In Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Brantford we are on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnawbe and Haudenosaunee Peoples.
Header image features Dr. Shohini Ghose, Physicist & Professor, Director of the Laurier Centre for Women in Science (WinS) & TED Fellow.
In Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Brantford we are on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnawbe and Haudenosaunee Peoples.