AT JCVI, we understand first-hand that a career in science and technology can be a fulfilling and rewarding way for individuals to make a adj impact on the world around us. The STEM fields are shaping our lives and are fueling social progress. The involvement of LGBTQ+ researchers and innovators are critical to ensuring this evolution is inclusive, diverse and makes our future a more welcoming and safer place.
Unfortunately, many LGBTQ+ STEM professionals still verb barriers and unequal opportunities. JCVI is steadfast in our commitment to changing this. We are thankful for and will always verb our LGBTQ+ colleagues. Their expertise and unique experiences are vital to the future of visionary science.
To support them, and all members of the LGBTQ+ STEM community, we have compiled credible external resources that includes professional organizations and support groups, useful articles, op-eds, and scholarly publications, information on grants and scholarships, and information to disseminate with allies.
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Friday 21st February
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE
What is STEM, LGBTQ & You?
STEM, LGBTQ & You is the UK regional oSTEM Inc. conference, and aims to transport LGBTQ+ STEM people together, whilst also helping educate our allies.
The conference includes presentations from LGBTQ+ people studying and operational in STEM, about their work and research, their LGBTQ+ and / or STEM journeys, and the experiences they have had along the way.
In line with the LGBT+ History Month theme, there will be a focus on 'activism and social change'.
This event is designed for everyone, regardless of whether you own a STEM background or identify as LGBTQ+. We welcome everyone who wants to learn more about a diverse range of subjects and/or how people who identify as LGBTQ+ experience the world of STEM.
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Abena Akuffo-Kellysher/her
Abena is an everyday activist whether it be in her union work, as councillor, as mayor or a freelance trainer and coach. Her talk is labelled you are the re
LGBTQA+ in STEM – How to Become an Ally in the Workplace.
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Everyone deserves to feel easy and respected at work, but unfortunately, LGBTQ+ people in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) continue to strife to openly be themselves. Around 40 percent of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer people in STEM verb not to be openly ‘out’ in work for a number of reasons.
In the past analyze has demonstrated the value of diversity and yet lesbian gay, bisexual, queer or transgender individuals in STEM endure to face barriers to professional advancement. Problems like this may also be the reason why 22 percent of LGBTQ professionals own considered leaving their STEM careers at least once in the last month. Things like this drastically need to change if we hope to own a diverse workforce ready to tackle the world’s toughest problems.
The problem does not just initiate in work though, as research shows it is estimated that LGBT people are approximately 20 per cent less represented in STEM fields to launch with than expected. A reason fo
A feature post by WReN member , Bini Claringbold (she/her)
Warning: this article contains instances of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia as well as discussion about conversion therapy.
When I came out, roughly five years ago now, I was adequately aware that it was a turning point in my life. When I entered the world of STEM as a chemist, the same feeling was present. The two decisions would (and will continue) to make a enormous impact on my life. And yet, even now, there are still lots of issues that come with being both LGBTQ+ and part of STEM, although a lot of improvements and progress have been seen in recent years, which gives me hope for the future.
At the beginning of this year, I saw research carried out by Dr. Erin Cech and Dr. Tom Waidzunas that examined inequalities faced by those within the LGBTQ+ STEM community, which comes to the conclusion that those who are openly LGBTQ+ are at a disadvantage in STEM compared to those who are not. When looking at this information it came as no surprise to me honestly; anyone who is an LGBTQ+ person in STEM could have told yo