All statues that make up the Exhibit have been displayed together during two full exhibits - one at NorthPark Center in Dallas in 2021 and the other at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC in March of 2022. Since 2020, ten ‘pop-up’ exhibits have made it possible for visitors to experience #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit from Texas to New York City. Venues have included the Dallas Arboretum and Botanic Garden, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Regeneron's International Science and Engineering Fair, National Institutes of Health, Central Park, Dallas Love Field and Pegasus Park in Dallas, TX, where 25 statues remain on display.
From September 25th through October 1st, thirty statues were on display at the Cambridge Science Festival in Cambridge, MA. The Cambridge Science Festival is an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, art and math. A multifaceted, multicultural event, the festival makes science accessible, interactive and fun, highlighting the impact of STEAM in all of our lives. Throughout the course of the festival, 18 of the women whose statues were part of the pop-up were present and engaged with the community. It was a wonderful success!
Full Exhibits
Smithsonian in Washington DC
The Smithsonian presented #IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit on and around the National Mall in celebration of Women’s History Month and the power of women and girls in STEM to shape a better world.
National Celebration of Women STEM Innovators
For the first time on a national stage, 120 statues of women were on display during the Smithsonian's Women's Futures Month Festival complemented by an exciting lineup of Smithsonian programming for visitors of all ages and gender expressions to dream big and see themselves as scientists-in-the-making. Opening weekend festivities included a unique opportunity to meet AAAS IF/THEN Ambassadors and to enjoy inspiring activities for future innovators of all ages during a FUTURES Girl Power Family Day.
The statues were placed in the Arts + Industries Building, the Smithsonian Castle, the adjacent Enid A. Haupt Garden, the National Air and Space Museum and the National Natural History Museum for the entirety of Women's History Month.
- Washington Post - Got a Kid with a blossoming interest in STEM? These spots will inspire a love of science
- TODAY Show - Smithsonian Honors Female Power Players in STEM with Groundbreaking Statues
- CBS Nightly News - Exhibit hopes to inspire young girls to join the STEM Field
- People Magazine - Smithsonian Debuts 'Largest Collection' of Female Statues to Honor STEM Trailblazers in Women's History Month
NorthPark Center in Dallas, TX
The full #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit debuted in Dallas, Texas, at NorthPark Center, in May of 2021 and remained on display through October 2021.
Exhibit Pop-Ups
Cambridge Science Festival
Thirty statues were on display at the Cambridge Science Festival from September 25th through October 1st, 2023.
- Deborah Berebichez - Physicist and Data Scientist
- Wendy Bohon - Geologist and SciComm Specialist
- Afua Bruce - Computer Engineer
- Charita Castro - Social Science Researcher
- Anjali Chadha - Bioengineering Student
- Katy Croff Bell - Ocean Explorer
- Davina P. Durgana - Statistician and Author
- Joyanna Gamble-George - Health Scientist
- Paula Garcia Todd - Pharmaceutical Engineer and Business Leader
- Erika Hamden - Professor of Astrophysics
- Ronda Hamm - Educator & Entomologist
- Victoria Herrmann - Climate Change Researcher, Global Leader
- Chavonda Jacobs-Young - Administrator, USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Lataisia Jones - Neuroscientist
- Kelly Korreck - Astrophysicist
- Cori Lathan - Tech Inventor, Engineer, & Entrepreneur
- Shirley Malcom - Educator, Science Advocate, and Ecologist
- Neha Murad - Biomathematician
- Tiffany Panko - Women's Health Researcher
- Jessie Rack - Ecologist, Environmental Educator & Naturalist
- Ritu Raman - Engineer, Writer, Educator
- Lindsey Rustad - Research Ecologist
- Kimberly Sass - Architectural Job Captain and Professional Goaltender
- Kay Savage - Data Scientist
- Arlyne Simon - Biomedical Engineer & Children's Book Author
- Ciara Sivels - Nuclear Engineer
- Kim Swennen - Senior Software Engineer
- Jessica Taaffe - Global Health Scientist
- Mercedes Taylor - Assistant Professor of Chemistry
- Yamilée Toussaint Beach - Dancer, STEM Educator and Entrepreneur
Pegasus Park
Exhibit statues have prominently lined the entry way to Pegasus Park, Dallas’s unique hub for regional life sciences innovation and social impact since September of 2022.
- Adriana Bailey - Atmospheric Scientist
- Olivia Castellini - STEM Educator and Exhibit Developer
- Heather Chandler - Game Developer
- Minerva Cordero - Mathematician and Dean
- Jordana Dahmen - Research Regulatory Coordinator for Oncology Pharmaceuticals
- Crystal R. Emery - Filmmaker and STEM Educator
- Jessica Esquivel - Particle Physicist
- Jaye Gardiner - Illustrator and Cancer Biologist
- Nicole Jackson - Health Chief Technology Officer
- Aisha K. Lawrey - STEAM Educator and Electrical Engineer
- Kristen Lear - Bat Conservationist
- Adele Luta - Human Spaceflight Innovator
- Amanda Masino - Biologist, Professor and Research Director
- Claire Meaders - Biologist and STEM Educator
- Bea Mendez-Gandica - Program Manager & Founder
- Julie Mirpuri - Neonatologist and Professor
- Myria Perez - Paleontologist, Fossil Preparator
- Ana Maria Porras - Biomedical Engineer and Science Artist
- Megan Prescott - Microbiologist and Science Program Manager
- Jasmine L. Sadler - Dancing Rocket Scientist & STEAM Education Entrepreneur
- Nicole Sharp - Aerospace Engineer
- Jennifer Stimpson - STEM Educator and Innovator
- Danielle Twum - Cancer Immunologist
- Mary Beth Westmoreland - Technology Executive
- Tamlyn Wright - Live Events Production Designer
- Rae Wynn-Grant - Large Carnivore Ecologist
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Summer 2023 in Bethesda, MD
- Wendy Bohon - Geologist and SciComm Specialist
- Dana Bolles - Spaceflight Engineer
- Joyanna Gamble-George - Health Scientist
- Chavonda Jacobs-Young - Administrator, USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Lataisia Jones - Neuroscientist
- Aisha Lawrey - STEAM Educator and Electrical Engineer
- Tiffany Panko - Women's Health Researcher
- Ciara Sivels - Nuclear Engineer
- Jessica Taaffe - Global Health Scientist
- Danielle Twum - Cancer Immunologist
Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair
March 14-19, 2023 in Dallas, TX
- Deborah Berebichez - Physicist and Data Scientist
- Anjali Chadha - Bioengineering Student
- Catie Cuan - Dancer and Roboticist
- Xyla Foxlin - Engineer, Entrepreneur, and Nonprofit Director
- Allison Fundis - Ocean Explorer & Non-profit Executive
- Vanessa Hill - Media Entrepreneur and Researcher
- Magan Lewis - Plant Breeding & Genetics Scientist
- Beata Mierzwa - Molecular Biologist and Artist
- Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil - Astrophysicist
- Arlyne Simon - Biomedical Engineer & Children's Book Author
- Debbie Sterling - Mechanical Engineer & Toy Maker
- Yamilee Toussaint Beach - Dancer, STEM Educator and Entrepreneur
- Rae Wynn-Grant - Large Carnivore Ecologist
- Sam Wynns - Conservation Biologist and Science Educator
Dallas Arboretum
In-person and virtual programs, an exhibit scavenger hunt activity, and sponsored school group visits throughout the fall brought to life the inspirational stories of the fifty #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit on display at the Dallas Arboretum from last September through January 2023. The statues were displayed in one of four locations within the Rory Meyer’s Children’s Adventure Garden as indicated below.
Arboretum + GLADE
- Adriana Bailey - Atmospheric Scientist
- Bridget Coughlin - Aquarium CEO and Science Connector
- Catie Cuan - Dancer and Roboticist
- Lekelia (Kiki) Jenkins - Marine Conservation Scientist and Professor
- Shirley Malcom - Educator, Science Advocate, and Ecologist
- Allie K. Miller - Artificial Intelligence Innovator
- Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil - Astrophysicist
- Myria Perez - Paleontologist, Fossil Preparator
- Ashley Podhradsky - Professor, Founder, and Cyber Crime Investigator
- Shyla Raghav - Strategist, Innovator, and Environmental Conservationist
- Ritu Raman - Engineer, Writer, Educator
- Roselin Rosario-Meléndez - Polymer/Formulation Chemist
- Arlyne Simon - Biomedical Engineer & Children's Book Author
- Amber Sparks - Oceanographer, Environmental Scientist and Entrepreneur
- Dorothy Tovar - Microbiologist
- Sarah Wilson - Mechanical Engineer
Arboretum + INCREDIBLE EDIBLE
- Katy Croff Bell - Ocean Explorer
- Greetchen Díaz - Microbiologist and Educator
- Ronda Hamm - Educator & Entomologist
- Victoria Herrmann - Climate Change Researcher, Global Leader
- Erika Kurt - STEM Education Pioneer, Superbug Expert, and Entrepreneur
- Magan Lewis - Plant Breeding & Genetics Scientist
- Beata Edyta Mierzwa - Molecular Biologist and Artist
- Yamina Pressler - Soil Scientist and Educator
- Jessie Rack - Ecologist, Environmental Educator & Naturalist
- Lindsey Rustad - Research Ecologist
- Debbie Sterling - Mechanical Engineer & Toy Maker
- Johanna Varner - Professor and Mammal Biologist
Arboretum + KALEIDOSCOPE
- Jenny Briggs - Fire Scientist and Assistant Dean
- Jess Cramp - Shark Researcher & Conservationist
- Tamar Goulet - Professor and Marine Biologist
- Sydney Hamilton - Aerospace Engineer & Engineering Manager
- Vanessa Hill - Media Entrepreneur and Researcher
- Aisha K. Lawrey - STEAM Educator and Electrical Engineer
- Mercedes Taylor - Assistant Professor of Chemistry
- Yamilée Toussaint Beach - Dancer, STEM Educator and Entrepreneur
- Rae Wynn-Grant - Large Carnivore Ecologist
- Sam Wynns - Conservation Biologst and Science Educator
Arboretum + MOODY OASIS
- Jennifer Adler - Conservation Photographer
- Dana Bolles - Spaceflight Engineer
- Sylvia A. Earle - Marine Biologist, Global Conservationist and Ocean Explorer
- Amy Elliott - Manufacturing Scientist
- Kris Inman - Wildlife Biologist
- Kellyn LaCour-Conant - Restoration Ecologist
- Kristen Lear - Bat Conservationist
- Earyn McGee - PhD Candidate, Herpetologist
- Kimberley R. Miner - Climate Scientist
- Harshini Mukundan - Microbiologist
- Becca Peixotto - Archaeologist
- Adrienne Starks - Scientist, STREAM Educator and Entrepreneur
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Forty statues welcomed visitors to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in October and November of 2022.
- Deborah Berebichez - Physicist and Data Scientist
- Wendy Bohon - Geologist and SciComm Specialist
- Afua Bruce - Computer Engineer
- Raychelle Burks - Associate Professor of Chemistry
- Anjali Chadha - Bioengineering Student
- Siobahn Day Grady - Computer and Information Scientist
- Lindsey Dietz - Financial Economist
- Crystal Dilworth - Molecular Neuroscientist
- Davina P. Durgana - Statistician and Author
- Liz Engler-Chiurazzi - Neuroscientist and Research Assistant Professor
- Gracie Ermi - Computer Scientist
- Jessica Fagerstrom - Medical Physicist
- Xyla Foxlin - Engineer, Entrepreneur, and Nonprofit Director
- Miriam Fuchs - Astronomer and Telescope Systems Specialist
- Allison Fundis - Ocean Explorer & Non-profit Executive
- Joyonna Gamble-George - Health Scientist
- Sylvie Garneau-Tsodikova - Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Assistant Dean for Research
- Anamita Guha - Quantum Computing and AI Product Leader
- Erika Hamden - Professor of Astrophysics
- J'Tia Hart - Chief Scientist & Nuclear Engineer
- Chavonda Jacobs-Young - Administrator, USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Lataisia Jones - Neuroscientist
- Tiffany Kelly - Sports Entrepreneur and Data Scientist
- Mitu Khandaker - Video Game Designer and Entrepreneur
- Kelly Korreck - Astrophysicist
- Cori Lathan - Tech Inventor, Engineer, & Entrepreneur
- Janis Louie - Professor of Chemistry
- Neha Murad - Biomathematician
- Karina Popovich - Maker and Entrepeneur
- Samantha Thi Porter - Digital Archaeologist
- Monica Rho - Sports Medicine Doctor and Medical Educator
- Ciara Sivels - Nuclear Engineer
- Ahna Skop - Geneticist, Artist & Visual Communicator
- Chanté Summers - Biotherapeutic Research Scientist
- Kim Swennen - Senior Software Engineer
- Jessica Taaffe - Global Health Scientist
- Helen Tran - Molecular Architect, Polymer Chemistry
- Kirsten Tulchin-Francis - Biomechanist and Bioengineer
- Danielle Twum - Cancer Immunologist
- Maddie Weinstein - Postdoctoral Researcher
One pop-up exhibit was displayed in two locations at Dallas Love Field from December 10, 2020 until May 9, 2021.
This preview featured 15 AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors. Ten of the statues highlight women who work in aviation or aerospace-related fields, including astrophysicists, a rocket scientist, and an aviation maintenance technician:
- Adriana Bailey - Atmospheric Scientist
- Charita Castro - Social Science Researcher
- Xyla Foxlin - Engineer, Entrepreneur and Nonprofit Director
- Miriam Fuchs - Telescope Systems Specialist
- Joyonna Gamble-George - Health Scientist
- Erika Hamden - Professor of Astrophysics
- Kelly Korreck - Astrophysicist
- Adele Luta - Scientist and Innovator
- Jenn Makins - STEM Educator and Inventor
- Amanda Masino - Biologist, Professor and Research Director
- Tiffany Panko - Women’s Health Researcher
- Jasmine Sadler - Dancing Rocket Scientist and STEAM Entrepreneur
- Nikki Sereika - Aviation Maintenance Technician
- Nicole Sharp - Aerospace Engineer and Science Communicator
- Mary Beth Westmoreland - Technology Executive
Six statues were displayed at the Central Park Zoo in New York City from August 17, 2020 through January 2021 in partnership with IF/THEN® Coalition Member, Wildlife Conservation Society.
The six statues displayed at the Central Park Zoo preview represented all AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors working in wildlife conservation:
- Kristine Inman - Wildlife Biologist
- Rae Wynn-Grant - Large Carnivore Ecologist
- Dorothy Tovar - Microbiologist
- Jess Cramp - Shark Researcher and Marine Conservationist
- Earyn McGee - Herpetologist
- Kristen Lear - Bat Conservationist
Another preview pop-up was displayed at NorthPark Center in Dallas in 2020.
This pop-up featured 10 statues of AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors, representing a variety of professions, including the head team physician for the US Women’s National Soccer Team, a spaceflight engineer, and a polymer chemist:
- Erika Anderson - Reliability Engineer
- Dana Bolles - Spaceflight Engineer
- Raychelle Burks - Professor of Chemistry
- Minerva Cordero - University Dean, Mathematician
- Sydney Hamilton - Structural Design Engineer
- Ronda Hamm - Educator and Entomologist
- Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil - Astrophysicist
- Monica Rho - Sports Medicine Doctor and Medical Educator
- Roselin Rosario-Melendéz - Polymer Chemist
- Chanté Summers - Bio-therapeutic Research Scientist