LGBTQ+ Representation in STEM

LGBTQ+ Representation in STEM LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH 2020

Notable LGBTQ+ Figures in STEM Dr. Ben Barres (1954-2017) Neuroscientist, Brain Researcher and Ivy League Professor Debunked gender differences in science aptitude, transgender advocate and expert in glial cells and neuroplasticity

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Resources for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM LGBTQ+ STEM Conference October 5th – 9th, 2020 A free, virtual conference to discuss a variety of topics in science, as well as issues relating to equity and inclusion in STEM fields.

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LGBTQ+ Experiences in STEM “What it’s like to be a trans scientist with imposter syndrome” Dr. Julie Johnston The author discusses her experiences as a trans woman in environmental engineering research and the world of academia.

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Notable LGBTQ+ Figures in STEM Alan Turing OBE FRS (1912-1954) Mathematician, Computer Scientist and Codebreaker Developed code breaking machine critical in World War II, pioneer in understanding Artificial Intelligence

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Resources for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM Spectra: The Association for LGBT Mathematicians Spectra is an online community for LGBTQ+ mathematicians and their allies. Resources include an “Outlist� of openly LGBTQ+ researchers and contact information for students that may be seeking information about workplace and university cultural climates.

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LGBTQ+ Experiences in STEM The 500 Queer Scientists Project 500 Queer Scientists is a visibility campaign for LGBTQ+ people and their allies working in STEM or STEMsupporting jobs. The project consists of self-submitted bios and stories.

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Notable LGBTQ+ Figures in STEM Dr. Ruth Gates (1962-2018) Marine Biologist, Coral Reef Researcher First woman to be president of the International Society for Reef Studies Dedicated research related to coral reef regeneration and climate change

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Resources for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM The LGBTQ Community’s Guide to Engineering Jocelyn Blore This article highlights universities with exceptional LGBTQ+ support and outreach, as well as featuring several scholarship links for LGBTQ+ engineering students.

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LGBTQ+ Experiences in STEM “Coming out: the experience of LGBT+ people in STEM” Dr. Ben Barres, Beth Montague-Hellen, Jeremy Yoder In this article for Genome Biology the authors detail their experiences as biology researchers

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Notable LGBTQ+ Figures in STEM Dr. Sara Josephine Baker (1873-1945) Physician, Public Health Researcher and Immigrant Advocate Developed practices that improved public health for people experiencing poverty in early 20th Century America

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Resources for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM Pride in STEM Pride in STEM is a charitable trust that focuses on increasing LGBTQ+ visibility and awareness in STEM fields, as well as supporting intersectional changes in STEM.

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LGBTQ+ Experiences in STEM My Fave Queer Chemist Bec Roldan & Geraldo Duran In this podcast, Roldan and Duran interview LGBTQ+ chemists about their research and their experiences as out members of the STEM community.

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Notable LGBTQ+ Figures in STEM Dr. Nergis Mavalvala (1968 - ) Astrophysicist, Gravitational Wave Researcher A professor of astrophysics at MIT, Dr. Mavalvala helped build an ultrasensitive telescope that was the first to detect gravitational waves, proving a theory put forth by Albert Einstein decades earlier.

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Resources for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM American Society for Engineering Education – LGBTQ+ Advocacy in STEM Website developed by ASEE to offer resources, strategies and community connections for LGBTQ+ students in engineering and sciences

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LGBTQ+ Experiences in STEM “The Coming Out of a Transgender Scientist” Dr. Ben Barres In his own words, Dr. Ben Barres candidly details his experience coming out as Transgender as a neuroscientist

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Notable LGBTQ+ Figures in STEM Dr. Ron Buckmire (1968 - ) Mathematician, Educator, & LGBTQ+ Activist A mathematics professor at Occidental College, Dr. Buckmire has also served as the director of the National Science Foundation’s Department of Undergraduate Education.

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Resources for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) oSTEM is a professional organization for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community.

There are student and professional chapters all across the United States and abroad.

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LGBTQ+ Experiences in STEM “Out of the Closet, into the Lab: Five LGBTQ Scientists Share Their Stories” Matthew Tontonoz The author details the experiences of five LGBTQ scientists who also offer their thoughts about why visibility is important

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Notable LGBTQ+ Figures in STEM Christine Bland Engineer for NASA’s Orion Program, Artist, & Transgender Advocate As an engineer for Lockheed Martin, Bland has worked on NASA’s Juno and Mars Reconnaissance Missions.

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Resources for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM Queer Science Study Hall Queer Science is a program through the University of Minnesota that typically provides seminars to high school students interested in STEM. While the global pandemic is ongoing, they have weekly study sessions to support all students in STEM.

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LGBTQ+ Experiences in STEM “Science has to do better for its queer, trans, and non-binary students�

Lila Leatherman The author discusses their personal experiences as a non-binary individual in academia, and speaks about ways that communities can do better to practice allyship.

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Notable LGBTQ+ Figures in STEM Lynn Conway (1938 - ) Computer Scientist, Electrical Engineer, & Transgender Activist Credited with the invention of generalized dynamic instruction handling; also one of the main contributors to very large scale integrated (VLSI) microchip design, a revolution in chip design.

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Resources for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM NOGLSTP (National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals) NOGLSTP is a professional society that educates and advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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LGBTQ+ Experiences in STEM “‘Now I know I’m not alone.’ Study highlights challenges LGBTQ workers in STEM face” Katie Langin Science Magazine provides a detailed look at a study chronicling LGBTQ experiences in STEM

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Notable LGBTQ+ Figures in STEM Dr. Uzi Even (1940 - ) Chemist & First Openly Gay Member of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) Research specialties include nuclear chemistry and spectroscopy of super cold molecules.

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Resources for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM LGBT+ Physicists Provides a guide and support for LGBTQ+ individuals in Physics and Astromony.

Resources include conferences, networking opportunities

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LGBTQ+ Experiences in STEM LGBTQ+ Experiences in STEM Ezra Miller, San Francisco Estuary Institute and SETAC Inclusive Diversity Committee Miller discusses their experience as a scientist in STEM since the 1980s

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Notable LGBTQ+ Figures in STEM Dr. Bruce Voeller (1934 – 1994)

Biologist, HIV Researcher, and Gay Rights Activist • Founder and inaugural director of the National Gay Task Force (now the National LGBTQ Task Force) • Founded the Mariposa Foundation, which specializes in researching sex and sexually transmitted diseases.

• Credited with coining the term acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

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Resources for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM SLCC LGBTQ+ Resources SLCC has a strong initiative to enhance the quality of life of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning SLCC students, faculty, and staff in an environment that is welcoming, positive, and safe, by increasing the SLCC community's awareness, understanding, and inclusion of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning members

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