Climate Change, Plants and Longing: An artistic and scientific exploration by a reimagined research laboratory
Friday, February 28, 2025 7-9 p.m.
The field of plant sciences—and STEM fields, generally—contain vast systemic issues and inequalities due to a history of exclusionary practices and systems, including colonialism, sexism, ableism, and white supremacy. In response, there is a push to reimagine plant biology research labs outside of these forces. Professor Jess Gersony and the PLACE (PLant physiology, Art and Community engagement) Lab are taking multiple approaches to this reimagining here at Smith College, including the approach of integrating art and science. For this lecture, Gersony will present the lab’s artistic and scientific exploration of plants and climate change, as well as discuss their broader project of reimagining a new way forward centered around joy, art, care and community.
Join us on Friday, February 28, at 7:30 pm in Weinstein Auditorium for Gersony's lecture. A preview of the 2025 Spring Bulb Show at Lyman Plant House to follow. If you can't attend the lecture in person, a recording of it will be available on the botanic garden YouTube channel