by DrCarpineti | Nov 17, 2021 | LGBTSTEMDay, Podcast
The term “rainbow capitalism” is used to refer to organisations not taking the required actions to create a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ staff members while pretending to be supportive. So, the question is, what are the required steps organisations need to...
by DrCarpineti | Nov 16, 2021 | LGBTSTEMDay, Podcast
The United Kingdom and Ireland are an unsafe environment for those who identify under the trans umbrella, due in part to the constant attacks in the British Press, building on institutional transphobia in society. If we want to challenge this, especially for those who...
by DrCarpineti | Nov 15, 2021 | LGBTSTEMDay, Podcast
The support required to make LGBTQ+ members of the community safe is never universal, especially for those who want a career in STEM. This awareness is especially important when we look at intersecting identities, whether that’s race, class or gender. In today’s...
by DrCarpineti | Nov 14, 2021 | LGBTSTEMDay, Podcast
In the UK 2010 Equality Act, asexuality is not listed as a protected characteristic, part of the reason for this may be due to the lack of understanding of what asexuality is. Ignorance of asexuality can create several barriers for those who are ace and want to pursue...
by DrCarpineti | Oct 22, 2019 | LGBTSTEMDay
When we selected a date for the first International Day of LGBTQ+ people in STEM, our rationale was to find a time close enough to Pride Month that didn’t conflict with any other major events or days of celebration. Since the very beginning, we have discussed July...
by DrCarpineti | May 8, 2019 | LGBTSTEMDay
Last year for LGBTSTEM Day we asked people to submit a video of themselves with a simple phrase “I’m LGBTQ and I’m in STEM!” The video and the message were simple by design as we were approaching the daunting task of co-launching the international day, we wanted a...
