Increasing LGBTQ+ Representation in the STEM Community

Science is a human endeavor. As a result, science is not free from bias. This is why it is important to create culturally and socially relevant environments in STEM. To do this, we must design inclusive spaces for learning and professional work. The traditionally straight, white, and masculine narrative of STEM needs to be rewritten!

We are excited to host Luis Leyva Ph.D. (Mathematics Education, Vanderbilt University) (abstract below). He will share his research on how to better support and affirm Black, Latinx, and Asian queer students as undergraduate STEM majors. We will also moderate a discussion on redefining STEM spaces with Dr. Leyva and STEM professionals Hontas Farmer, M.S. (College of Dupage and Elmhurst University), Kristen Witte Ph.D. (Museum of Science and Industry), and Casey Xavier Hall Ph.D. (Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University), as well as answer audience questions.