π¨πCALL FOR PITCHES!ππ¨
For LGBTQ Pride Month, Lady Science is bringing back its Queer Science series!
Weβre looking for pitches on pieces that examine the intersection of history, science, and queerness.
(Also, we pay.)
Thanks @NPR and Judy Brundin for this great article. Queerness in the classroom is an important topic for academics to grasp, that we have to make education accessible and inclusive to everyone. Especially LGBT children.
npr.org/2018/10/26/659571443β¦
As we kick off #TransAwarenessWeek, @TransLawCenter reminds us: "Respecting someone's name and pronouns is key to respecting them as a person. They aren't up for debate." #LGBT
In light of the tragic events that occurred last night in Thousand Oaks, classes have been canceled today. University offices remain open. Visit our emergency page for more resources and updates at callutheran.edu/emergency/
Pepperdine officials are working with authorities and will provide updates as more information is available. The University offers its deepest condolences and is praying for everyone involved in tonightβs tragic events. (2/2)
Scorpion expert Lauren Esposito, founder of @500QueerSci, writes for The Biologist about coming out in the lab - and the positive impact her campaign to connect LGBTQ scientists has had already: thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/biolβ¦
We have just launched a search for a new Tenure-Track Faculty in Astronomy/Astrophysics. Application deadline is November 10.
employment.ku.edu/academic/1β¦
"I think people tend to look at the country as a destination, but it's really more the local community where you find yourself in, and the people you interact with,"Β
npr.org/sections/ed/2018/08/β¦#queerprograms#queerstem
Urge NSF to include sexual orientation & gender identity in national STEM surveys! AAUP, FABBS, COSSA, APA, AAA, 16 members of the Natl Academies, and many others have endorsed. We welcome sign-ons from any faculty. Due 8/13 8pm ET! Details & sign-on here: goo.gl/forms/AaM0CRTOFxerrG0β¦