Poggy highlighted the importance of adapting systems to fit people and not the other way around. It was great to hear how acts of microinclusion can take a small amount of input but have meaningful positive impacts on others #STEMLGBTQU #LGBTQSTEM #LGBTHM
If we can design intelligent engineering systems for upkeep and maintenance for machines, why do companies fail when it comes to caring for people, especially in the workplace? Poggy spoke about the importance of intentional inclusion moments and how these are key for preventing burnout #STEMLGBTQU
Rue’s talk is on her work in biochemistry, including an important side project on biomarker reference ranges in trans women and transfeminine people called TranRIHTS - a super important topic #STEMLGBTQU #LGBTHM
Have you ever wanted to make a zine? In their talk and workshop, Evan is teaching us about queer science zines and how we can make our own! #STEMLGBTQU #LGBTHM
Dom’s workshop is all about how you can bring all of yourself into your talks - how do you balance your professional/technical content with your personality and background? How much of your queerness you bring into your work? #LGBTQHM #STEMLGBTQU
Aneurin will be talking about his journey as a trans man in STEM, following through his time at university, beginning his placement, transitioning in the workplace and finding his confidence as a transgender scientist.
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to measure television subtitle quality using open-source and a free speech to text engine. Michael will work through some of challenges, solutions, and results that have arisen from this project. We’re excited to see what Michael has discovered! #ostem #stemlgbtqu #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbthm
Rue’s interactive talk will discuss how science can address the needs of the LGBTQ community, using her experience researching, teaching and caring for trans and gender diverse people and their bodies.
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Namkeen’s talk will explore how transgender and gender-diverse individuals navigate STEM-related spaces and the importance of inclusive ecosystems that value lived experience alongside innovation, with global perspectives from community-led advocacy
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Dr Katherine Holmes’ session brings something a little different: an introductory improv workshop! We’ll build confidence and science communication skills while having fun in a supportive, safe space playing games inspired by you and your STEM passions!
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Eve Armstrong will be sharing her work on creating and running Queer Nature workshops. Join us to hear how they help people find comfort in and express themselves through the natural world in this hands-on session
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Dom Galliano will be exploring how you can bring ALL elements of you into STEM settings using Engagement and Outreach as a stepping stone. We’ll explore contexts, levels of comforts, and help you define where and how you can bring more of you into your STEM contexts #stemlgbtqu #lgbthm26 #ostem
There’s just one week to go until STEM, LGBTQ & You 2026! We can’t wait for all the talks and workshops from our brilliant speakers. You can still sign up to attend in-person or online via the link in our bio
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Our conference on the LGBTQ+ experience in STEM environments is entirely volunteer run, so we really appreciate any time and energy you can put towards supporting the event
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We have roles spanning website management, venue logistics, marketing materials, sponsorship acquisition, and more. We have space for general volunteers too if you aren't sure where your interests lie!
Send us an email at stemlgbtqyou@gmail.com if you are interested
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The UK regional oSTEM conference - STEM, LGBTQ & You 2025. Volunteer today. Email us: stemlgbtqyou@gmail.com
STEM, LGBTQ & You is happening again in February 2025 - could you volunteer your time to help support the planning and running of our event?
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Silver Tier Sponsors:
The Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining (IOM3)
The Committee for Women and Diversity in Mathematics of the London Mathematical Society
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Gold Tier Sponsor: Birmingham Pride Community Fund
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Primary sponsor: Out In Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (oSTEM) @OUTinSTEM
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As we near the conference date we would like to extend our thanks to the organisations which make STEM, LGBTQ & You possible with their generous funding!
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Aryam Marafi (she/her)
AroAce and queer Kuwaiti refugee, domestic violence survivor, and medical student. Bringing visibility and creating a safe space for queer Arabs and queer Muslims like myself.
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Syd Marshall (she/they)
I work in the Radiotherapy Physics department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham as a Senior Dosimetrist.
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They have developed @16point6lgbtq, providing workshops on trans-inclusive healthcare, LGBTQ+ patient self-advocacy, and clinical communication with LGBTQ+ patients.
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Dr Chloë Rogers (she/they)
Chloë Rogers is a junior doctor in Public Health with special interest in LGBTQIA+ inclusive healthcare.
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Dr Robyn Plowright (she/they)
My PhD work was focused on using genetically modified spider silks for dental implants and have been working on using silks for biomedical application for 10 years.
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A pink background with a dark pink border. Top left: oSTEM Inc logo. Top right: STEM, LGBTQ & You. The Rainbow Stethoscope: LGBTQ+ Perspectives in Medicine - a panel session.
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This year’s panel title is The Rainbow Stethoscope: LGBTQ+ Perspectives in Medicine.
We will be joined by Dr Robyn Plowright, Dr Chloë Rogers, Syd Marshall, and Aryam Marafi
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Register using the link: cutt.ly/SLY24-Regist...
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