LGBTQ+ STEM Berlin
PROMOTING QUEER VISIBILITY IN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING & MATH
Fostering Diversity in STEM
LGBTQ+ STEM Berlin
PROMOTING QUEER VISIBILITY IN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING & MATH
Science with Milk, No Sugar
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.
We are, and will always remain, an independent group that is not aligned with any company or institution. We sometimes organize events together with institutions and companies, but this does not mean that we necessarily stand for their policies or agree with their actions. We are about connecting people in STEM and we never advertise – nor give advice on whether to join – any company or institution.
Our Mission
We’re here to increase the visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM and connect the community, starting with Berlin. Our 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.
We’re excited to work together with inspiring individuals and partners to bring our events to life.
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I hopped on board with LGBTQ STEM Berlin as a core team member for the thrill of being part of an awesome community, all while working together to boost visibility of LGBTQIA+ scientists and spread positivity in academia!
Franzi
Core Team -
For me LGBTQ+ STEM Berlin represents a great opportunity to inspire a new generation of LGBTQ+ scientists. I want us to be the LGBTQ+ mentors that we lacked in our early career years
Juan
Core Team -
I’m part of this group to create community and increase visibility for LGBTQ+ people in STEM
Charly
Core Team -
It’s time for us queer scientists to change the face of research and promote LGBTQ+ visibility and representation in STEM
Aviv
Core Team -
Visibility of LGBTQ+ people can enrich STEM as a whole. Therefore I’m dedicated to help increasing the visibility of LGBTQ+ people working in STEM in the Berlin area.
Klaus
Co-Founder -
LGBTQ+ Visibility and Representation matters! I am happy that we have an opportunity to make a change within the STEM community
Jovan
Co-Founder / Core Team -
I’m excited to have the chance to be part of an organization dedicated to drive change and increase visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM fields
Melinda
Co-Founder / Tech Pro -
I see our group as an opportunity to add to Berlin’s wide range of communities by building our very own and giving LGBTQ+ STEM people a space to connect with each other
Sarah
Co-Founder / Core Team
Our Events
We offer a selection of different events throughout the year.
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LGBTQ STEMTisch
LGBTQ STEMTisch events give an opportunity to connect to other LGBTQ+ STEM people in Berlin. Let us grow our community, share and discuss our experiences as LGBTQ+ individuals from STEM fields and simply enjoy a nice evening together.
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LGBTQ STEMKultur
LGBTQ STEMKultur events are relaxed visits to cultural venues, like museums, galleries etc. They are more casual events, focused on getting to know each other, than our more structured STEMTisch. Let’s connect and explore together learning more about our world (and have fun!).
LGBTQ STEM Day 2020 & LGBTQ STEMTisch #7
Nov 18, 2020 ONLINE
We celebrated the International LGBTQ STEM Day, the day of visibility of LGBTQ+ people in STEM! We had talks about the progress made in improving the status of LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM and learned about Frank Kameny, an american astronomer who fought for LGBTQ rights and won, paving the way for many generation to come.
LGBTQ STEMTisch with Dragonfly Mental Health
with Dr. Wendy Ingram
Dr. Wendy Ingram, the CEO and co-founder of the nonprofit Dragonfly Mental Health joined us for our STEMTisch #9. An LGBTQIA+ scientist herself, Wendy gave a talk introducing common mental health challenges and their impact on queer individuals.
LGBTQ STEMKultur #2
Oct 23, 2020 @ Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften
We visited the exhibition “Faszination Wissenschaft“, a portrait series of scientists who won Nobel Prize made by the photographer Herlinde Koelbl. It was a nice short relief in rather troubled times in 2020.
LGBTQ STEM Berlin Birthday #1
Jul 5, 2020 in Tiergarten
We gathered in Tiergarten Park behind the LGBTQ Memorial for a picnic to celebrate the FIRST birthday of our group!
LGBTQ STEMTisch #6
Jun 18, 2020 ONLINE
We gathered online for another LGBTQ STEMTisch! It was a Pride Month and the queer diversity expert Muriel Aichberger gave a talk about the Stonewall Riots, followed by a discussion “Racism and LGBTQ+ rights. How riots can change the world”. In the end of the evening, we had an online PubQuiz. It was a long but exiting evening!
LGBT STEM Day 2019
Jul 5, 2019 @ Cafe Berio
Celebration of the International LGBT STEM Day — our very first ever event. We discussed the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ professionals in STEM fields and how we could help.
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