Pride
in Stem

Pride in STEM is a charity run by an independent group of LGBTQIA+ scientists & engineers from around the world. Proud of who we are and what we do. We aim to showcase and support all LGBTQIA+ people in STEM fields.

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Who We Are

Pride in STEM is a charity run by an independent group of LGBTQIA+ scientists & engineers from around the world. Proud of who we are and what we do.

STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) seem to have low numbers of out LGBTQIA+ people, both for personal or environmental reasons.

By showing that not everyone working in STEM fits the same mould, we hope to challenge the general public’s perceptions of what scientists should be like.

It is becoming more and more evident that embracing diversity, in all its forms, is vital for the future of the innovation that science, and the world, relies so heavily upon.

As such, we’re here to share our voice as LGBTQIA+ individuals in STEM who want to show that science is for everyone.

Variation for every scientific nation!

OUR VALUES

Visibility

Pride in STEM works to highlight issues as well as strategies to bring those changes forward. Pride in STEM is there to give a platform and support for LGBTQIA+ people in STEM so they can be visible, as well as to provide a voice for those members of our community who cannot safely be publicly out.

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Intersectionality

Pride in STEM is committed to support and deliver intersectional changes to STEM disciplines. Underrepresented groups might belong to different gender identities, have different gender expression, sexual orientations, ethnicities. They might have disabilities. They might belong to different socio-economic backgrounds. STEM needs to be accessible to all and all should feel that they belong in STEM.

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Improvement

Pride in STEM is a small organisation run exclusively by volunteers. We are committed to constantly review our work, critically assess it and make changes. We want to make sure what we do has the widest impact possible. If you have seen things we can do better do let us know. And if you can spare the time, please get involved.

% of LGBTQ+ People in stem are out

% of United States Physicists are told to stay in the closet

% of transgender and non-conforming people were harassed in their department

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Small Grant Scheme 2026

Small Grant Scheme 2026

by | Oct 1, 2026 |

Pride in STEM is once again funding our “Small Grants” Programme.This year’s theme will be “Empowering Queer People With STEM”.  The Small Grants fund supports projects across the United Kingdom that engage with this theme in meaningful ways within...

Statement Regarding New EHRC Draft Guidelines

Statement Regarding New EHRC Draft Guidelines

by | May 26, 2026 |

After the release of the new EHRC draft guidelines, we, the trustees of Pride in STEM condemn this guidance for the potential harm it poses to trans people in their everyday lives within the UK, and its lack of consideration towards improving the welfare of cis women...

Pride in STEM – 10th Anniversary Celebration

Pride in STEM – 10th Anniversary Celebration

by | Apr 23, 2026 |

We cannot describe what a privilege and joy it has been to serve our vibrant LGBTQIA+ community in STEM over the last decade.  And of course we had to throw a little party! Not just to celebrate ourselves and our achievements but also to highlight the extraordinary...

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