PRIDE in STEM
Updated 2023-06-09
AT 51²è¹Ý¶ù, we know first-hand that a career in science and technology can be a fulfilling and rewarding way for individuals to make a real 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 face barriers and unequal opportunities. 51²è¹Ý¶ù is steadfast in our commitment to changing this. We are thankful for and will always support our LGBTQ+ colleagues. Their expertise and unique experiences are vital to the future of innovative 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 share with allies.
STEM professional organizations and support groups
A visibility campaign for LGBTQ+ people and their allies working in STEM and STEM-supporting jobs â a group that collectively represents a powerful force of scientific progress and discovery. 1,317 stories and counting. We want to: ensure the next STEM generation has LGBTQ+ role models; help the current generation recognize theyâre not alone; create opportunities for community connections and greater visibility within STEM.
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
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM), Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional association for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community. With almost 90 student chapters at colleges/universities and professional chapters in cities across the United States and abroad, oSTEM is the largest chapter-based organization focused on LGBTQ+ people in STEM.
Pride in STEM is a charitable trust run by an independent group of LGBTQ+ scientists & engineers from around the world. Proud of who we are and what we do. We aim to showcase and support all LGBTQ+ people in STEM fields.
Out in Tech is a networking organization that is designed to bring the LGBTQ+ tech community together, provide networking opportunities, and help people to promote social change. The organization holds over 100 events every year, encourages queer youth to explore tech careers, and supports activists working to advance LGBTQ+ rights. You can join a city chapter or take part in various events.
Lesbians Who Techis one of the largest, most inclusive organizations for queer women and non-binary technologists. In addition to offering summits, programs, job boards, and networking opportunities, Lesbians Who Tech also runs the Edie Windsor Coding Scholarship, which supports up to 50 percent of tuition for queer women and non-binary applicants.
Maven Youth offers summer tech camps, virtual workshops, and youth leadership programs. The organization promotes tech knowledge, education, and involvement for LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 14 and 19. These programs are designed to give LGBTQ+ youth the skills they need to excel in a tech career and explore their professional passions.
Unicorns in Tech was founded in 2014 in Berlin. The network brings together over 4,000 LGBTQ+ members around the world, connecting startup founders, social media experts, journalists, designers, students, and entrepreneurs in different areas of tech. Unicorns in Tech provides career opportunities, networking, and meetup events to build social and professional connections.
Hack Out is the worldâs largest LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship weekend. Hosted in-person and virtually, the event is free and open to the public, offering participants the opportunity to present business pitches and compete in their final presentations. The event includes seminars, mentorship, and other activities to promote LGBTQ business success.
The LGBTQ in Technology Slack is a multi-channel forum that provides a space for LGBTQ+ people in the tech industry to connect with one another, share their thoughts, and network in a safe, supportive community.
Useful articles, op-eds, and scholarly resources for LGBTQ+ people in STEM
Articles
Science Advances
Columbia - Engineering
Nature
IOP Blog
APS Report
The Royal Society of Biology
Nature
KCL ASPIRES study
British Science Association
The Muse
Harvard Business Review
Op-eds
New Scientist
The New York Times
Scholarly resources
Barres, B., Montague-Hellen, B., & Yoder, J. (2017). Coming out: the experience of LGBTQ+ people in STEM. Genome Biology, 18(1), 62.
Bilimoria, D., & Stewart, A. J. (2009). Donât ask, donât tell: The academic climate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender faculty in science and engineering. National Womenâs Studies Association Journal, 21(2), 85-103.
*Cech, Erin A. (2014). âCulture of Disengagement in Engineering Education?â Science, Technology & Human Values. Vol. 39(1): 42-72.
*Cech, E. A. (2015). LGBT professionalsâ workplace experiences in STEM-related Federal Agencies. Paper presented at the ASEE Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
*Cech, E. A., & *Waidzunas, T. J. (2011). Navigating the heteronormativity of engineering: the experiences of lesbian, gay, and bisexual students Engineering Studies, 3(1), 1-24.
Cooper, K. M., & Brownell, S. E. (2016). Coming out in class: Challenges and benefits of active learning in a biology classroom for LGBTQIA students. CBEâLife Sciences Education, 15(3), ar37.
Levine, D. (2016). LGBT in STEM: Progress but still many obstacles. Elsevier Connect.
Linley, J. L., Renn, K. A., Woodford, M. R. J. (2018). Examining the ecological systems of LGBTQ STEM majors. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 24(1), 1-16.
Marx, R. A., & Kettrey, H. H. (2016). Gay-straight alliances are associated with lower levels of school-based victimization of LGBTQ+ youth: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 45, 1269-1282.
Patridge, E. V., Barthelemy, R. S., & Rankin, S. R. (2014). Factors impacting the academic climate for LGBQ STEM faculty. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 20(1).
Predd, P. P. (2005). The gay engineer equal opportunities. IEEE Spectrum, 42(2), 47-48.
*Riley, D. M. (2008). LGBT-friendly workplaces in engineering. Leadership and Management in Engineering, 8(1).
Toynton, R. (2007). The de-representation of science and queer science students in higher education within the queer/gay discourse. Teaching in Higher Education, 12(5), 593-605.
Yoder, J. B., & Mattheis, A. (2016). Queer in STEM: Workplace Experiences Reported in a National Survey of LGBTQA Individuals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Careers. J Homosex, 63(1), 1-27.
American Psychological Association
Scholarships and grants for LGBTQ+ professionals
Nerdwallet
Every Queer
bold.org
bold.org
Resources for allies
Human Rights Campaign
LGBTQ+ Advocacy in STEM
EVONA
American Psychological Association