From: Out in STEM Date: February 17 Subject: GMM: Faculty Panel Next Wednesday 2/26
Queers Read This!
Hey there gaymers and girlies! It’s Chateau Diane, aka you’re newly labeled super gay drag queen, courtesy of the incredible Thorgy Thor. In all seriousness, Thursday night’s performance was absolutely insane, honestly my drag queen aura has gone crazy this school year. It was so crazy it makes you wanna change your pronouns again; yeah I’m joining the any pronouns club but I’ll still stick to what I have currently in different situations (hmm, I’m getting inspiration for a future queer highlight down the road). But enough about me, I hope you all enjoyed your Valentine’s Day, whether you’re single, happily in a relationship, or you’re just having a good time with your besties. Personally, I think what makes queer love special is the way it thrives on the idea of breaking boundaries and embracing non-conformity to cis-heteronormative structures, and in these trying times, I hope we can remember the love we have for each other, no matter what form that takes.
Last Week + Next Week
Pop the Balloon certainly “popped off” last week (sorry for the pun); we hope you had fun either participating or watching the drama unfold in real time. We also hope you enjoyed the pizza courtesy of my other club Eye to Eye (which y’all should consider volunteering for - sorry for the shameless plug).
Next week, at our GMM on February 26th, from 7-8pm in the Gowen Room, we have a very special event: our Spring Faculty Panel! We have an exciting lineup of five queer professors & faculty at the University of Rochester who have agreed to share their story & experiences of being LGBTQ+ identifying individuals while also working in academia and at the University. Our guest speakers for this year are:
Dr. Michael Clark, PhD (he/him), Associate Professor of Instruction, Biology
Dr. Charles Kamen, MPH, PhD(he/him), Associate Professor, Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, Department of Surgery & Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement, Wilmot Cancer Institute
Dr. Kale Weichman, MS, PhD (they/them), Staff Scientist & Instructor, Laboratory of Laser Energetics
Dr. Coraline Rinn Iordan, PhD (she/her), Assistant Professor, Brain & Cognitive Sciences & Neuroscience
Dr. Marie-Joelle Estrada, PhD (she/her), Associate Professor, Psychology
We’re really looking forward to the panel and hope it can serve as an insightful experience to learn more about navigating academia and STEM as a queer person.
Coming Up
oSTEM
- Biweekly Study Hours Sundays 6-8pm in Douglass 403
Our next biweekly study hours will be next Sunday, March 2nd. Please come and stop by, whether you want some extra tutoring or assistance with classes like CS, physics or calculus, or just want to pop by and see what’s up.
- Website
Visit our CCC website to browse through our compiled Resources & Opportunities (scholarships, conferences, etc.), read more about our iconic E-Board, and find other general oSTEM links. The website is regularly updated, if you spot any issues or know of an R&O we haven’t included, our Feedback Form is always open!
University
- Astronaut Scholarship: Nominations Due March 31, 2025 (Link)
The Astronaut Scholarship, founded in 1984 by the Mercury 7 astronauts, is open to exceptional rising juniors and seniors pursuing STEM degrees and has an award value of up to $15,000 per school year. In addition to the monetary value of the scholarship, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation connects current Astronaut Scholars and Astronaut Scholar alum with mentorship and networking opportunities that go far beyond your average scholarship. Many Astronaut Scholars are offered internships and jobs in their disciplines due to the connections made by ASF. Some go on to grad school and some have even started their own businesses! If you have any questions you can look at the link above and reach out to Belinda Redden, Astronaut Scholarship Foundation university liaison, at belinda.redden@rochester.edu.
Outside
- Point BIPOC Scholarship: Applications due March 13, 2025 @ 8 pm EST
The Point Foundation’s BIPOC Scholarship is open to current college students of all levels who identify as both BIPOC and LGBTQ+ for up to $1.5k in funding. Application factors considered include financial need, personal history, academic achievement, and community service history. Read more and apply here.
Note: This scholarship requires you to be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
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