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Dan Simpson: Somebody's Human Diversity Shield

June 21, 2019

As an unconsenting "face of diversity" at a statistics conference, Dan Simpson contemplates the role of his gay identity in his academic life.

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In Mathematics Tags Dan Simpson, math, diversity in STEM, diversity, LGBT in STEM, Season 9

Shayle Matsuda: My First Expedition As A Man

June 27, 2018

Marine biologist Shayle Matsuda adapts to his new identity as a transgender man while on assignment in the Philippines.

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In Marine Biology Tags Shayle Matsuda, marine biology, LGBT in STEM, LGBT identity, transgender, gender, Philippines

Joe Normandin: The Gift of Feeling Okay

January 12, 2018

When Joe Normandin begins to question his sexuality as a teenager, he turns to neuroscience for help.

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In Neuroscience Tags Joe Normandin, LGBT identity, LGBT in STEM, neuroscience, friendship

Jean Ansolabehere: The Keanu Reeves Test

December 22, 2017

Research technician Jean Ansolabehere is surprised to find herself falling in love with a woman in her lab.

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In Biology Tags Jean Ansolabehere, lab work, love, LGBT in STEM, LGBT identity, lab accident

Ken Haller: My People in the Time of Plague

August 4, 2017

As a pediatrician in the 1980s, Ken Haller comes across a disturbing X-ray.

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In Health and Medicine Tags medicine, epidemic, AIDS, doctor, relationships, LGBT in STEM, Ken Haller

Shayle Matsuda: My First Expedition As A Man

November 24, 2014

Marine biologist Shayle Matsuda adapts to his new identity as a transgender man while on assignment in the Philippines.

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Tags Shayle Matsuda, season 4, marine biology, gender, transgender, LGBT identity, LGBT in STEM

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