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https://www.genderinclusivebiology.com/

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https://500queerscientists.com/

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https://www.thestemvillage.com/

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https://prideinstem.org/

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https://www.ostem.org/

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http://queerscience.umn.edu/

Engaging high school students

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Queer world-making: a need for integrated intersectionality in science communication

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Queer world-making: a need for integrated intersectionality in science communication

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https://jcom.sissa.it/archive/20/01/JCOM_2001_2021_C01/JCOM_2001_2021_C05

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https://www.transeducators.com/

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https://www.tie.scot/

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The Lancet: Increasing the visibility of LGBTQ+ researchers in STEM

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The Lancet: Increasing the visibility of LGBTQ+ researchers in STEM

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https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)32626-X/fulltext

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEqfP1diyes

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https://www.stemequals.ac.uk/

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https://twitter.com/QueerEngineers

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https://twitter.com/DragScience

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https://lgbtstem.wordpress.com/

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https://www.readbrightly.com/9-great-lgbtq-books-kids/

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You have invited a LGBTQ+ person to give a talk on behalf of your organisation. How would you deal with inappropriate questions asked to them?

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How would you respond if someone at your organisation said, “we don’t do LGBTQ+ related events because it is not appropriate for children”

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How would respond if someone at your organisation said, “we don’t do LGBTQ+ related events because it’s not relevant to science”

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You have overheard a conversation between two colleagues, of who is LGBTQ+. You notice they are constantly being asked questions about being LGBTQ+ and you are not sure if they are comfortable with being asked questions so frequently. What do you do?

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I have promoted a survey about LGBTQIA+ issues and events in my dept and a respondent said they refuse to identify with a community that uses "the Q slur" to self describe. Do you have any input on how to tackle this? - Claudia

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How can we meaningfully support people who are in the closet? Most initiatives focused on LGBTQIA+ folks raise the profile of people who are out (which is good and great) but there aren't as many things for people who can't/don't want to be out. - Claudia

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What can the cis hets do to do genuinely supportive & inclusive without 'performance allyship'? Trying to be sensitive to when it's appropriate & when it's not our space to be in.  - Lisa

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I have for a long time considered myself an ally (I'm trying, at least), but have always worried about being an outsider when trying to do stuff - now I've realised that I'm Bi+ (label which fits best atm) which will help, but there's so much bi-erasure and bi-phobia about, I still worry that people will assume I'm just being performative, especially as I very definitely pass as hetero given my relationship status. Any advice on the best way to engage with groups given that I'm newly able to be part of the community? Am out at work and no issues there (afaik...)

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Diversifying our examples and case studies

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Diversifying our examples and case studies

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I'm hoping to change the case studies and examples we use in our training on impact and engagement to be more diverse and inclusive; our audience is academics and professional services. I can easily find examples to diversify the gender and races, how do I find LGBTQ+ examples? The majority of examples and case studies are and have to be from my own organisation and I don't want to question people on their identity. (Sorry if I haven't expressed this well, struggling to find the words).

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https://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/Educational_Exclusion_2013.pdf

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https://www.stonewall.org.uk/system/files/the_school_report_2017.pdf

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Ask the individual to have a conversation about this statement, 1 on 1

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? Could do a prep session to determine which questions the speaker is comfortable with. If there is a question facilitator, they can then field the questions. Or have questions from the audience in post it form so they are not fielded publicly. ?

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"I know you didnt mean it that way, but when you say that you say I'm not appropriate to be around kids!"

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- if they look fed up of being constantly asked

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"Science is totally objective"

Explain to the person that identity is tied in with the work that they do and about historical representation

Ask them if they're happy with "Women in STEM" or "Black in STEM" event - although there are differences of opinion on whether this is a good approach.

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Context dependent to explore what they think, why they said it and does it need to be escalated

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- online
- physical mediator/host
- question box
- pre-moderated questions rather than live?

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People perhaps don't know a lot about identities

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I would like to come out at work but don’t really know how to do so in a natural way. I know my work is a very supportive and accepting place but it is still a little nerve-wracking. I feel coming out is a good way of representation and is also a part of my identity and I don’t want to have to hide it.  Any tips welcome

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History of science and scientists is told by those with the most privilege, so other stories get obscured. If they are resistant to "of course we want to share these stories" argument, point to research about the importance of representation, the importance of diverse and under-represented voices in scientific enquiry (however comfortable you are with those arguments...) - find a way to relate to them to put across your argument

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Pointing out that today diversity is important to get better rankings so it's important to do to increase your institution's reputation

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People scared to open questions from children

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People in power have the power to exclude people that don't conform to the norm - so people that identify as LGBTQIA+ don't get to do science in the same way

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People who are happy to chat about coming out at work:

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People who are happy to chat about coming out at work:

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Sam Durbin (@samdurbin1 on Twitter, sdurbin@ri.ac.uk - only recently realised, came out professionally quickly but not personally yet)
Claudia Antolini (see her post on this thread)
Sarah Cosgriff
Apologies if I missed anyone!

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I recently came out as demisexual after 15 years in the closet. Reach me on Twitter at @CA_AstroComm or email cla.antolini@gmail.com

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Diversifying our examples - response (Sarah)

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Diversifying our examples - response (Sarah)

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If you are looking for examples of LGBTQIA+ people, you can look at 500 Queer Scientists and the STEM Village have some profiles too. These are the STEM profiles I produced: http://the-classroom.org.uk/by-subject/pshe-2/careers/. If you look up #AceInSTEM on Twitter, you can find the profiles I did for International Asexuality Day.
Send me an email if you'd like more help! sarah.cosgriff@gmail.com

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make sure they know that you support them

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remember that the individual doesn't represent the whole LGBTQIA+ umbrella

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Remind the people asking of resources they can check to remove the onus of the one LGBTQIA+ person in the room to educate everyone

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Em Dixon - @notsoscify, emcdixon@gmail.com

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Em Dixon - @notsoscify, emcdixon@gmail.com

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Sam Langford, @scottishscicomm

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Diversifying case studies - suggestion (from Claudia)

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Diversifying case studies - suggestion (from Claudia)

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If you don't want to question people about their identity directly or assume they'd be happy to be featured (which is a good rule even for ethnicity, or visible disabilities) you could put out a call and highlight that you are specifically looking to diversify the demographics being featured and see if people respond. If your workplace has an EDI committee or relevant staff networks, ask them to advertise!

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Imposter syndrome - suggestion (from Claudia)

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Imposter syndrome - suggestion (from Claudia)

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I feel similarly to you as my identity is not visible. Bi erasure and biphobia are very real and what you describe probably resonates with loads of other bi/bi+/pan folks! If you are thinking of running community events and are scared of reactions from audience members, maybe have an ally to organise alongside you and help you manage those situations. Worth thinking about having specific conversations with your colleagues about it. LGBTQIA+ in relationships who are read as heterosexual are still valid!!!

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I helped get my organisation (Science and Industry Museum in Manchester) walking in our local Pride parade for the first time in 2019! If anyone wants to chat about how to make that (or something similar) happen, I'm @hannahroseSC on Twitter or hannahrosescicom@gmail.com :)

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LGBT+ Inclusivity in Physics and Astronomy - A Best Practices Guide

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LGBT+ Inclusivity in Physics and Astronomy - A Best Practices Guide

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https://arxiv.org/abs/1804.08406

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https://www.ostem.org/page/member-resources

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Celebrating Difference - Shaun Dellenty

The Educator’s Guide to LGBT+ Inclusion - Kryss Shane

How to transform your school into a LGBT+ friendly place - Dr Elly Barnes and Dr Anna Carlile

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Guide written for University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry on LGBT+ Inclusion

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Guide written for University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry on LGBT+ Inclusion

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https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/MediaLibraries/URMCMedia/education/md/documents/Rainbow-Book.pdf

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Querdy
LGBTQ+ STEM Case
Scicurious

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Exploring the Workplace for LGBT+ Scientists - RSC, IOP, RAS

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Exploring the Workplace for LGBT+ Scientists - RSC, IOP, RAS

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https://www.iop.org/about/publications/exploring-the-workplace-for-lgbtplus-physical-scientists#gref

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https://www.rsc.org/new-perspectives/talent/inclusion-and-diversity/resources/lgbt-toolkit/

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Sarah mentioned some resources she made for Schools OUT UK, they can be downloaded here:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtLV_Oad6d47nB-l6BnqsBDYzL_Z?e=mWBqKR

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https://queerbio.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

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Video profiles about on being LGBT working in engineering

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Video profiles about on being LGBT working in engineering

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https://interengineeringlgbt.com/lgbt-in-engineering-video-profiles/