Digital Conference | January 12–15, 2021
Celebrating intersection and cultivating community for Black Queer excellence in science.
Join us for 3 days of discussions and panels on topics ranging from facing adversity, fostering community, and creating institutional change to scientific seminars on physics, biochemistry and more, featuring Black Queer scientists and allies from around the world and hosted by trans activist, entertainer and Black Queer Town Hall co-founder Peppermint.
Group Panels with Peppermint
Join us on January 12th to kick off the conference with industry-wide group panels hosted by trans activist and entertainer, Peppermint.
Facing Adversities
Hear about the panelists struggles in their journey to becoming scientists in the face of racism and homophobia, both in and out of the workplace. We’ll delve into imposter syndrome, health inequities, the importance of representation in science, the COVID vaccine, and also micro and macro aggressions.
Increasing Representation
Learn how insitutions can share the responsibility to make STEM more equitable. We’ll discuss the importance of allyship, why it's important for allies to be vocal, how to navigate concealing your Queerness in a place when you do not feel safe, but not the color of their skin, and discuss the importance of mental health and being your authentic self.
Fostering Community
Come together to learn how we can foster community among Black Queer folks in the public and private sectors. Discuss ways mentors and bosses, who may or may not be Black and/or Queer, can help to foster community when there is none. Learn how institutions can invest in this aspect and how that impacts the success of Black and queer students.
Watch Now
Join the discussion live to take part in the chat conversation with our expert panelists on YouTube, and stream afterward at your own pace.
January 12
Day 1: The science of gender identity and sexuality, overcoming adversity, increasing representation, and making STEM safe for everyone.
January 13
Day 2: Highlighting Black Queer excellence in STEM with fantastic talks by Dr. Avery Posey, Dr. Donita Brady, and Dr. Derek Applewhite.
January 14
Day 3: Cutting-edge science by Black, queer scientists Dr. Melanie McReynolds, Dr. Manu Platt, and Dr. Craig Cameron, and a special discussion with Dr. Jaimie Stewart on her journey as a Black, queer woman in STEM.
January 15
Day 4: Standing strong with queer scientists of color. Join us for a discussion with Icon Award winner Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, sessions with from Champion of Champions awardees, Dr. Eduardo Cotilla-Sanchez and Dr. Anthony Ocampo, as well as the founders of blackinchem.com, Samantha Mensah and Devin Swiner.
Featured Seminar
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, PhD.
Join us on Zoom for a live discussion with our keynote speaker, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, PhD. Chanda will be receiving the Icon Award award for the great impact she has had in helping the Black, queer and female communities in science become more equitable.
