There is increasing recognition that LGBTQ scientists face significant barriers, both implicit and structural, when pursuing careers in STEM fields. These barriers have some similarities but also substantial differences to challenges that women and underrepresented ethnic minorities face, but the effect is the same: the systematic attrition of talented scientists from STEM careers weakens science as a whole. This presentation will examine the justification for increased inclusion through the lens of LGBT identity and will offer some thoughts on what some key barriers might be.

Speaker: Professor Tehshik Yoon University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Chemistry

Hosted by: Department of Chemistry Diversity and Inclusion Committee 

Location: French Family Science Center 4233