114. Does Academia Ignore Queer Voices in STEM? Here's Why It Needs to Change Now

Teaching While Queer: Advocacy For LGBTQ Folks In Schools & Education To Live & Work As Your Authentic Self

What happens when personal identity intersects with academia and marine science? Discover how one queer educator is breaking barriers and making classrooms more inclusive for all.

Many students and educators struggle to navigate environments that lack representation and inclusivity. This episode dives deep into the unique challenges queer individuals face in academia and offers insights into creating more equitable spaces for everyone.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn how one professor’s openness about their identity transforms the classroom experience for marginalized students.
• Hear strategies for combating anti-queer behavior and fostering a safe, supportive educational environment.
• Understand why representation in science and academia is essential—and how it inspires the next generation of diverse leaders.

Press play to hear an inspiring journey of resilience and discover actionable ways to support inclusivity in education and beyond!

The podcast explores the challenges and successes of Queer representation in education, addressing issues such as burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the importance of advocacy in creating inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies, with a focus on supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual, , transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers and gender identity in schools to combat the feeling of isolation and lack of community.

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