LGBTQ in STEM Resources HOT TOPIC: Queering Heteronormative Disciplines: Challenges and Strategies of LGBTQ Students in STEM Natalie S. Oliner Craig M. McGill, EdD Academic Counselor, Sr. Post-Doctoral Researcher J.B. Speed School of Engineering School of Education Research Center University of Louisville University of South Dakota [email protected] [email protected] Resources About (information/missions/links from websites) American Chemical ACS has a Gay and Transgender Chemists and Allies (GTCA) subdivision of the larger organization: Society https://acsprof.org/subdivisions/lgbt-and-allies/ Gay, Lesbian, and GLSEN is an education organization that works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and Straight Education grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. (Focuses on K-12 education, but has Network (GLSEN) helpful resources regardless of student level/population). https://www.glsen.org/ Lynn Conway, Professor Emerita of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, at the University of Lynn Conway Home Michigan, has a database of resources for individuals who identify as transgender: Page http://ai.eecs.umich.edu/people/conway/conway.html MentorNet’s mission is to foster a prevalent culture of mentoring in STEM that empowers individuals to MentorNet persist and succeed in their fields. Mentoring opportunities are available for both STEM and Health Careers: www.mentornet.net National Organization of Gay and Lesbian NOGLSTP is a non-profit organization that educates and advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, Scientists and transgender, and queer students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and Technical mathematics. Professionals’ Out to Innovate Conference: www.noglstp.net/outtoinnovate (NOGLSTP) Out & Equal partners with Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies to provide executive Out and Equal leadership development, comprehensive training and consultation, and professional networking Workplace opportunities that build inclusive and welcoming work environments: www.outandequal.org Annual Summit: http://outandequal.org/annual-summit Each year, O4U invites a diverse class of high-achieving LGBTQ+ students to four unique conferences Out For Undergrad (Business, Engineering, Marketing, and Tech), where they’re inspired to pursue ambitious careers: (O4U) https://www.outforundergrad.org/ Out in Science, oSTEM empowers LGBTQ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by Technology, cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy: Engineering and Mathematics (oSTEM) https://www.ostem.org/ Point foundation empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to Point Foundation achieve their full academic and leadership potential: www.pointfoundation.org .