https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0 Please share your experiences of LGBTQIA+ inclusion in your work, e.g. any projects you have worked on, pitfalls you have encountered, lessons you have learnt, etc. en-us 2021-06-17 10:06:43 UTC 2021-07-23 16:50:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3f3-1f308.png sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652686629 https://www.genderinclusivebiology.com/]]> 2021-07-16 13:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652686629 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652687445 https://500queerscientists.com/]]> 2021-07-16 13:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652687445 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652687681 https://www.thestemvillage.com/]]> 2021-07-16 13:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652687681 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652688341 https://prideinstem.org/]]> 2021-07-16 13:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652688341 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652688544 https://www.ostem.org/]]> 2021-07-16 13:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652688544 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652688946 http://queerscience.umn.edu/

Engaging high school students]]> 2021-07-16 13:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652688946 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652690328 https://jcom.sissa.it/archive/20/01/JCOM_2001_2021_C01/JCOM_2001_2021_C05]]> 2021-07-16 13:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652690328 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652691761 https://www.transeducators.com/]]> 2021-07-16 13:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1652691761 sam984 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653962482 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)32626-X/fulltext]]> 2021-07-19 00:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653962482 sam984 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653963896 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEqfP1diyes]]> 2021-07-19 00:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653963896 sam984 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653964486 https://www.stemequals.ac.uk/]]> 2021-07-19 00:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653964486 sam984 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653965219 https://twitter.com/QueerEngineers]]> 2021-07-19 00:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653965219 sam984 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653965493 https://twitter.com/DragScience]]> 2021-07-19 00:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653965493 sam984 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653966947 https://lgbtstem.wordpress.com/]]> 2021-07-19 00:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653966947 sam984 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653969210 https://www.tie.scot/]]> 2021-07-19 00:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653969210 sam984 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653971367 https://www.readbrightly.com/9-great-lgbtq-books-kids/]]> 2021-07-19 00:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1653971367 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654664081 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?]]> 2021-07-19 11:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654664081 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654664205 How would you respond if someone at your organisation said, “we don’t do LGBTQ+ related events because it is not appropriate for children”]]> 2021-07-19 11:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654664205 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654664374 How would respond if someone at your organisation said, “we don’t do LGBTQ+ related events because it’s not relevant to science”]]> 2021-07-19 11:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654664374 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654664477 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?]]> 2021-07-19 11:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654664477 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654668825 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]]> 2021-07-19 12:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654668825 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654671561 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

]]> 2021-07-19 12:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654671561 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654672114 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]]> 2021-07-19 12:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654672114 sdurbin2 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654675456 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...)]]> 2021-07-19 12:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654675456 obeereardonh11 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654684322 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).]]> 2021-07-19 12:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654684322 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654686978 https://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/Educational_Exclusion_2013.pdf]]> 2021-07-19 12:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654686978 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654687402 https://www.stonewall.org.uk/system/files/the_school_report_2017.pdf]]> 2021-07-19 12:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654687402 sam984 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654698954 Ask the individual to have a conversation about this statement, 1 on 1]]> 2021-07-19 12:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654698954 sridg01 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654699960 ? 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. ?]]> 2021-07-19 12:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654699960 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654700855 - if they look fed up of being constantly asked]]> 2021-07-19 12:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654700855 sam984 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654701072 "I know you didnt mean it that way, but when you say that you say I'm not appropriate to be around kids!"]]> 2021-07-19 12:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654701072 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654701080 "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. ]]> 2021-07-19 12:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654701080 sam984 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654701734 Context dependent to explore what they think, why they said it and does it need to be escalated]]> 2021-07-19 12:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654701734 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654702131 - online
- physical mediator/host
- question box
- pre-moderated questions rather than live?]]> 2021-07-19 12:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654702131 sam984 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654702982 People perhaps don't know a lot about identities]]> 2021-07-19 12:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654702982 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654703415 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]]> 2021-07-19 12:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654703415 sdurbin2 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654709627 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]]> 2021-07-19 12:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654709627 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654710256 Pointing out that today diversity is important to get better rankings so it's important to do to increase your institution's reputation]]> 2021-07-19 12:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654710256 kirsty76 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654710310 People scared to open questions from children ]]> 2021-07-19 12:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654710310 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654711100 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]]> 2021-07-19 12:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654711100 sdurbin2 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654716477 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!]]> 2021-07-19 13:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654716477 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654716759 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]]> 2021-07-19 13:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654716759 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654717738 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]]> 2021-07-19 13:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654717738 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654721609 make sure they know that you support them]]> 2021-07-19 13:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654721609 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654721848 remember that the individual doesn't represent the whole LGBTQIA+ umbrella]]> 2021-07-19 13:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654721848 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654723715 Remind the people asking of resources they can check to remove the onus of the one LGBTQIA+ person in the room to educate everyone

]]> 2021-07-19 13:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654723715 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654758345 2021-07-19 13:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654758345 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654810219 Sam Langford, @scottishscicomm]]> 2021-07-19 14:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654810219 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654812935 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!]]> 2021-07-19 14:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654812935 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654835640 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!!!]]> 2021-07-19 14:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1654835640 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1655024561 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 :)]]> 2021-07-19 18:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1655024561 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659531214 https://arxiv.org/abs/1804.08406]]> 2021-07-23 16:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659531214 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659531505 https://www.ostem.org/page/member-resources]]> 2021-07-23 16:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659531505 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659531618 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

]]> 2021-07-23 16:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659531618 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659532311 https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/MediaLibraries/URMCMedia/education/md/documents/Rainbow-Book.pdf]]> 2021-07-23 16:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659532311 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659532532 Querdy
LGBTQ+ STEM Case
Scicurious]]> 2021-07-23 16:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659532532 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659533252 https://www.iop.org/about/publications/exploring-the-workplace-for-lgbtplus-physical-scientists#gref]]> 2021-07-23 16:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659533252 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659533505 https://www.rsc.org/new-perspectives/talent/inclusion-and-diversity/resources/lgbt-toolkit/]]> 2021-07-23 16:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659533505 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659533860 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]]> 2021-07-23 16:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659533860 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659534274 https://queerbio.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page]]> 2021-07-23 16:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659534274 sarahcosgriff1 https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659534478 https://interengineeringlgbt.com/lgbt-in-engineering-video-profiles/]]> 2021-07-23 16:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahcosgriff1/sxy0264jyncfpq0/wish/1659534478