SCIENCE AND SOCIETY ON THE SCREEN
Join us for free virtual screenings of popular movies! We invite you to watch movies from the comfort of your own home. Following each screening, we welcome you to join us for a live Q & A event with filmmakers, scientists, and industry experts where you can ask questions and get the inside scoop.
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Just Eat It! (6/28/23) - PANEL RECORDING BELOW
We are excited to announce that our second event, featuring the award-winning film Just Eat It will be airing live on June 28, 2023! Two days before the event, registered attendees will be provided with a link to a free digital copy of the movie, which will be accessible for 48hrs starting on June 26th. On June 28th at 3:00 p.m. PT (4:00 p.m MT, 5:00 p.m CT, 6:00 p.m ET), a "behind the scenes" panel will be held, where attendees are invited to chat with the film producer and two food waste experts. Sign up soon, because tickets will go fast! Click here to register. |
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When: June 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m PT, 4:00 p.m MT, 5:00 p.m CT, 6:00 p.m ET (Wednesday)
Watch the Film: Registrants will be able to watch the film during a 48-hour interval starting on June 26
Join the Panel Discussion: 3:00 p.m. PT (To watch the film and panel back-to-back, we recommend starting the film at 1:40 p.m. PT)
Where: From the comfort of your home (or anywhere!) after registration
About the Film: "Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of food waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping and survive only on discarded food. What they find is truly shocking." (Movie synopsis by Peg Leg Films, Just Eat It Press Kit)
Watch the Film: Registrants will be able to watch the film during a 48-hour interval starting on June 26
Join the Panel Discussion: 3:00 p.m. PT (To watch the film and panel back-to-back, we recommend starting the film at 1:40 p.m. PT)
Where: From the comfort of your home (or anywhere!) after registration
About the Film: "Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of food waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping and survive only on discarded food. What they find is truly shocking." (Movie synopsis by Peg Leg Films, Just Eat It Press Kit)
Jenny Rustemeyer (Producer and Subject, Just Eat It)
"Jen is a writer, producer, and grassroots community builder. She produced and was the subject of the 2010 film The Clean Bin Project which won 1o festival awards. She has organized hundreds of public events and film screenings, built an eco-mined online community of thousands using social media, managed a 30-city film tour across Canada by bicycle, and spoken globally on sustainability issues. Just Eat It is her second feature documentary."
- Peg Leg Films, Just Eat It Press Kit
"Jen is a writer, producer, and grassroots community builder. She produced and was the subject of the 2010 film The Clean Bin Project which won 1o festival awards. She has organized hundreds of public events and film screenings, built an eco-mined online community of thousands using social media, managed a 30-city film tour across Canada by bicycle, and spoken globally on sustainability issues. Just Eat It is her second feature documentary."
- Peg Leg Films, Just Eat It Press Kit
Yuka Nagashima (Executive Director of Food Shift)
About Food Shift
Food Shift reduces wasted food, nourishes neighbors, and creates community opportunities. Food Shift’s social enterprise kitchen recovers food that would otherwise go to waste and upcycles or redistributes it with the help of Food Shift’s culinary training program apprentices who are overcoming employment discrimination. Creating and implementing solutions for the people, by the people, and with the people is the focus of Food Shift’s holistic vision for regenerative communities and the environment.
About Yuka
With 20+ years of experience as a senior executive, Yuka Nagashima possesses skills from several domains that are rarely found in the same person: Justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI); nonprofit leadership; organizational management; policy/government; innovation strategy; entrepreneurship; and education. She is currently the Executive Director of Food Shift, shifting the way people think and interact with food by uplifting communities through rescued produce: reducing waste, nourishing our neighbors, and building community capacity. As hunger is not caused by lack of food, but lack of financial security, we address root causes, providing practical solutions that are “for the people, by the people, and with the people”. As a turnaround expert, Yuka excels at creating roadmaps for organizations and communities at a point of inflection by focusing on comprehensive strategies that are collaboratively implemented, and mindfully minimizing and navigating financial, operational, and cultural risks. The Food Shift team has successfully navigated several transitions already under her leadership to introduce new programs including Operation Together, a COVID relief initiative, SB 1383 consulting, and a JEDI curriculum. Yuka was born and raised in Japan, educated in Canada and the U.S. Having spent most of her professional life in Hawaii, she moved to San Francisco Bay Area via Denmark.
About Food Shift
Food Shift reduces wasted food, nourishes neighbors, and creates community opportunities. Food Shift’s social enterprise kitchen recovers food that would otherwise go to waste and upcycles or redistributes it with the help of Food Shift’s culinary training program apprentices who are overcoming employment discrimination. Creating and implementing solutions for the people, by the people, and with the people is the focus of Food Shift’s holistic vision for regenerative communities and the environment.
About Yuka
With 20+ years of experience as a senior executive, Yuka Nagashima possesses skills from several domains that are rarely found in the same person: Justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI); nonprofit leadership; organizational management; policy/government; innovation strategy; entrepreneurship; and education. She is currently the Executive Director of Food Shift, shifting the way people think and interact with food by uplifting communities through rescued produce: reducing waste, nourishing our neighbors, and building community capacity. As hunger is not caused by lack of food, but lack of financial security, we address root causes, providing practical solutions that are “for the people, by the people, and with the people”. As a turnaround expert, Yuka excels at creating roadmaps for organizations and communities at a point of inflection by focusing on comprehensive strategies that are collaboratively implemented, and mindfully minimizing and navigating financial, operational, and cultural risks. The Food Shift team has successfully navigated several transitions already under her leadership to introduce new programs including Operation Together, a COVID relief initiative, SB 1383 consulting, and a JEDI curriculum. Yuka was born and raised in Japan, educated in Canada and the U.S. Having spent most of her professional life in Hawaii, she moved to San Francisco Bay Area via Denmark.
Dr. Yael R. Glazer (Research Associate, University of Texas at Austin)
Yael R. Glazer, Ph.D. is a Research Associate in the Webber Energy Group at The University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests span the realms of energy, water, food waste, sustainability, and the environment and she oversees projects on life cycle assessments, circular economy, infrastructure resilience, the electric grid, and decarbonization. She also teaches an introductory course on energy to freshmen at UT Austin, co-teaches a professional development course on energy, technology, and policy through Texas Engineering Executive Education, and is the co-author of Energy101 a self-paced, online textbook on energy. In addition to her work with the university, she consults with investors to assess the technical and economic feasibility of emerging energy innovations and projects. Prior to graduate school, she worked at one of the world’s leading biotech companies, developing and optimizing manufacturing processes to bring medicines to patients with unmet medical needs. She holds a B.S. in bioengineering from The University of California at Berkeley, an M.S. in environmental and water resources engineering, and a Ph.D. in civil engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.
Yael R. Glazer, Ph.D. is a Research Associate in the Webber Energy Group at The University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests span the realms of energy, water, food waste, sustainability, and the environment and she oversees projects on life cycle assessments, circular economy, infrastructure resilience, the electric grid, and decarbonization. She also teaches an introductory course on energy to freshmen at UT Austin, co-teaches a professional development course on energy, technology, and policy through Texas Engineering Executive Education, and is the co-author of Energy101 a self-paced, online textbook on energy. In addition to her work with the university, she consults with investors to assess the technical and economic feasibility of emerging energy innovations and projects. Prior to graduate school, she worked at one of the world’s leading biotech companies, developing and optimizing manufacturing processes to bring medicines to patients with unmet medical needs. She holds a B.S. in bioengineering from The University of California at Berkeley, an M.S. in environmental and water resources engineering, and a Ph.D. in civil engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.
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Past Events
The Biggest Little Farm (7/22/21) - PANEL RECORDING BELOW
THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature's conflicts, the Chester’s unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imagination. (Source)
We are excited to announce that our very first event, featuring the award-winning film The Biggest Little Farm, will be airing live on July 22, 2021! The day before the event, registered attendees will be provided with a link to a free digital copy of the movie, which will be accessible for 24hrs starting at 12a.m. PDT July 22nd. On July 22 at 4:45 p.m. PDT, a "behind the scenes" panel will be held, where attendees are invited to chat with the director of the film and two famous agricultural experts. Sign up soon, because tickets will go fast!
When: July 22, 2021 (Thursday)
Watch the Film: Registrants will be able to watch the film during a 24-hour interval starting at 12:00 a.m. PDT
Join the Panel Discussion: 4:45 p.m. PDT (To watch the film and panel back-to-back, we recommend starting the film at 3:00 p.m. PDT)
Where: From the comfort of your home (or anywhere!)
THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature's conflicts, the Chester’s unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imagination. (Source)
We are excited to announce that our very first event, featuring the award-winning film The Biggest Little Farm, will be airing live on July 22, 2021! The day before the event, registered attendees will be provided with a link to a free digital copy of the movie, which will be accessible for 24hrs starting at 12a.m. PDT July 22nd. On July 22 at 4:45 p.m. PDT, a "behind the scenes" panel will be held, where attendees are invited to chat with the director of the film and two famous agricultural experts. Sign up soon, because tickets will go fast!
When: July 22, 2021 (Thursday)
Watch the Film: Registrants will be able to watch the film during a 24-hour interval starting at 12:00 a.m. PDT
Join the Panel Discussion: 4:45 p.m. PDT (To watch the film and panel back-to-back, we recommend starting the film at 3:00 p.m. PDT)
Where: From the comfort of your home (or anywhere!)
John Chester (Director of The Biggest Little Farm)
John Chester is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and has been working in media for over 25 years. In 2011, John and his wife, Molly, embarked on a journey to build their own farm with John documenting the struggles and the triumphs. In 2019, John released the footage in a breathtaking documentary, The Biggest Little Farm, which has since been nominated for multiple awards. Recently, John has been working on a children’s book series featuring characters from the movie. John’s extensive and unique experiences behind the camera—and working on the farm—bring a one-of-a-kind perspective to every conversation.
John Chester is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and has been working in media for over 25 years. In 2011, John and his wife, Molly, embarked on a journey to build their own farm with John documenting the struggles and the triumphs. In 2019, John released the footage in a breathtaking documentary, The Biggest Little Farm, which has since been nominated for multiple awards. Recently, John has been working on a children’s book series featuring characters from the movie. John’s extensive and unique experiences behind the camera—and working on the farm—bring a one-of-a-kind perspective to every conversation.
Severine von Tscharner Fleming (Author, advocate, and organic farmer)
Severine von Tscharner Fleming is an author, advocate, and organic farmer. She received a B.S in Conservation/AgroEcology from the University of California at Berkeley in 2008. Since graduating, she has worked with the Greenhorns organization which produces a wide range of media and events including the New Farmers Almanac and a radio show on Heritage Radio Network. Severine has also worked as a founding board president of Agrarian Trust, a founding board secretary for Farm Hack, an advisory board member of Savanna Institute, and with many other agricultural organizations. Additionally, she is the current owner of the Smithereen Farm, a certified organic farm located in Cobscook Bay, Maine.
Severine von Tscharner Fleming is an author, advocate, and organic farmer. She received a B.S in Conservation/AgroEcology from the University of California at Berkeley in 2008. Since graduating, she has worked with the Greenhorns organization which produces a wide range of media and events including the New Farmers Almanac and a radio show on Heritage Radio Network. Severine has also worked as a founding board president of Agrarian Trust, a founding board secretary for Farm Hack, an advisory board member of Savanna Institute, and with many other agricultural organizations. Additionally, she is the current owner of the Smithereen Farm, a certified organic farm located in Cobscook Bay, Maine.
Brittney Goodrich (Expert in agricultural economics and policy)
Dr. Brittney Goodrich is an Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at UC Davis. She received her BS in Math and Economics at Iowa State University, after which she moved on to study at UC Davis, where she obtained her Masters and PhD degrees in Agricultural Economics. Raised in a farming community in rural Iowa, Dr. Goodrich became interested in agriculture at a young age. Today, her work spans a number of different areas including agricultural contracts and policy.
Dr. Brittney Goodrich is an Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at UC Davis. She received her BS in Math and Economics at Iowa State University, after which she moved on to study at UC Davis, where she obtained her Masters and PhD degrees in Agricultural Economics. Raised in a farming community in rural Iowa, Dr. Goodrich became interested in agriculture at a young age. Today, her work spans a number of different areas including agricultural contracts and policy.
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Why did we establish Science and Society on the Screen?
We are movie-loving scientists who are passionate about our work and communicating science with friends and family. Through shared screenings of thought-provoking movies and follow-up question-and-answer sessions, we wanted to create a forum where the general public could interact with us in a casual setting to break stereotypes about scientists, clear up misinformation, and gather together to learn more about science.
Thank you
Science and Society on the Screen events are made possible through the support of community partners, such as the California Film Institute, and support from the Carnegie Institution for Science (DEI Mini-Grants 2022).
Questions?
For questions about registration for any of our events, you can reach us via email at [email protected].
We are movie-loving scientists who are passionate about our work and communicating science with friends and family. Through shared screenings of thought-provoking movies and follow-up question-and-answer sessions, we wanted to create a forum where the general public could interact with us in a casual setting to break stereotypes about scientists, clear up misinformation, and gather together to learn more about science.
Thank you
Science and Society on the Screen events are made possible through the support of community partners, such as the California Film Institute, and support from the Carnegie Institution for Science (DEI Mini-Grants 2022).
Questions?
For questions about registration for any of our events, you can reach us via email at [email protected].
