PROMOTING QUEER VISIBILITY IN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING & MATH
In 2022 I joined the LGBTQ+ STEM Berlin core team, a wonderful organisation with even more wonderful people.
We’re here to increase the visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM and connect the community, starting with Berlin. The group was born on July 5th, 2019 and has been steadily growing ever since. People of all ages, backgrounds, origins, race, color, sexual orientation and gender identity are welcome to join us: let us be out and proud together! We also collaborate with groups around the globe. We are a part of the organizing collective behind the LGBTQ+ STEM Day.
VISIBILITY
We aim to increase the visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals from STEM fields. We see our get-together events and social media presence as opportunities to build a network and support system for individuals from STEM fields. Whether openly out or closeted, we want to give all our members a sense of belonging by representing our community in Berlin.
INCLUSIVITY
We want to create a space where all people are welcome, independent of age, background, origin, race, color, disabilities, sexual orientation and gender identity. Allies, too, are always welcome. Personal preferences and boundaries are highly respected, especially when it comes to public exposure during and after our events, e.g. on social media.
MOTIVATION
We are a small group of individuals offering some time and ideas to create new ways of forging connections, both within the LGBTQ+ community as well as outside of it. New members, ideas and suggestions which are compatible with our values are very welcome. We are committed to learn, grow & incorporate changes in our day to day lives to help better our community.
