Tag: STEAM

In light of International Women’s Day 2021, Zoey and Bia interview Nina Chhita, a medical writer based in Canada. Nina brings together art and science by illustrating trailblazers in science who happen to be women. 

00:10 Introduction
02:09 Quick fire quiz
03:15 What does it mean to be a medical writer?
05:31 Did you always want to study biology when you were younger?
08:10 Who were your role models growing up?
11:39 Which blue plaque story led to @science.unhinged and @nina.draws.scientists?
14:59 What was it about Rosalind Franklin that drew you to her story?
6:15 How do you get inspiration for the scientists you illustrate now?
18:26 How easy is it to find misinformation about less well-known women?
20:30 Which scientist you’ve illustrated has been most fascinating to you?
23:42 Has anything surprised you on this journey of science communication?
26:26 What are ways we can feature women in science to be more mainstream?
32:40 What would you change about the current curriculum to encourage girls to take more STEM-based subjects?
33:40 How much more progress do we need in the future and how do you think we can get there?
35:34 What makes a good scientist in your opinion?
37:45 What is planned next for nina.draws.scientist?

Connect with Nina Chhita on Instagram @nina.draws.scientists and on Twitter @Nina_Chhita.