A Shot at History: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Join us for an online screening + Q&A of A Shot at History, following Nita Patel’s all-female team developing a COVID-19 vaccine.

Join us for a special online screening of 

, a powerful short documentary that follows the inspiring journey of scientist Nita Patel as she leads an all-female team in developing a life-saving COVID-19 vaccine. Returning to her homeland of India to fulfill a childhood promise,  Nita Patel’s story highlights resilience, dedication, and sacrifices to pursue scientific breakthroughs.

Following the screening, engage in an exclusive Q&A session with Nita Patel and other trailblazing women in STEM as they discuss their experiences, challenges, and the future of women in science.

A Shot at History

After leading her all-female team to develop a life-saving COVID-19 vaccine, Nita Patel returns home to India to fulfill a childhood promise she made to her father and heal the parts of herself she sacrificed along the way.