Documentary Screening - Women in Carbon
Friday, September 19, 2025
In-person movie screening
4:00 pm onwards
About the Documentary:
Join us for a groundbreaking documentary on women transforming construction while combating climate change. Echoing the spirit of the original Industrial Revolution, these visionary women are on a quest to inspire change for a sustainable planet. Their innovative work places them at the core of decarbonization, human health and economic opportunity. Directed by Basia + Leonard Myszynski, “Women of Carbon” shares their empowering journeys and collective vision for a better world.
Their creative and comprehensive examination of low-carbon building materials and technologies—ranging from algae-based alternative cement and electrified manufacturing to mass timber and greener steel—centers on the next generation infrastructure materials.
These innovative women and more are redefining our relationship with carbon by repurposing living materials, reengineering waste into valuable chemicals that clean the climate, and driving decarbonization in our built environment. They share life/work challenges while thriving in male-dominated industries. Their collective wisdom comes together to form a singular belief and purpose to restore, protect and ultimately preserve the planet.
In the words of featured CEO Dr. Jennifer Holmgren: “The climate is not going to negotiate with us.”
The film was made possible by Nucor Corporation / American Wood Council / Hines / Timberlab / Interface / Softwood Lumber Board
