Woman Scientist

Artist Statement

This poem explores my experience as both a woman and an academic, inspired by feminist environmentalism—a framework that examines the intersections of gender, ecology, and power. As I reflected on how my feminism and passion for science shaped my life, I sought to challenge stereotypes and question what the future may hold. While the poem highlights tensions between these identities, it ultimately embraces their interplay as a source of innovation and growth. Structurally, the poem disrupts conventional grammar by only working across the columns of “woman” and “scientist,” creating a moment of disorientation for the reader. This mirrors my central idea: the perceived division between feminism and science is not a barrier but a vessel for creation. I also experimented with pronouns, centering the voice on the individual, until the final line—“showing us”—to emphasize the collective experience. Through these choices, I invite the reader to reconsider imposed divisions and recognize the individuality and complexity within us all. 

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