Posted in Female Scientists, Femme, Lesbian Scientist Role Models & the lack of these in Lesbian Media, Lesbian Scientists, Lesbians, Lesbians in Science, Engineering & Technology, Queer Role Models, Queer Scientists, Queer Scientists - History, Role Models, Scientists, Women in Science, tagged Female Scientist, Femme Pin-up Girl, Lesbian, Pin-up Girls, Role Model, Scientist on February 22, 2013| 1 Comment »
Lesbian femme scientist pin-up girl from the I Heart Brooklyn Girls Calendar 2009. Awesome! Retro styled, femme woman presenting the sexy side of science. A bit of fun, not too serious. Could this be an image to use for getting lesbian women interested in science?
Posted in Female Scientists, Lesbian Scientists, Lesbians, Lesbians in Science, Engineering & Technology, Queer Scientists, Scientists on March 15, 2012| Leave a Comment »
I don’t want to sound biased. A butch could also encourage lesbians’ interest in science. I just identify more with femme and lipstick lesbians – in my own identity and who I am attracted to. But that said, I do not define myself wholly as that – I AM MYSELF!
Posted in Female Scientists, Feminism, Gay & Bisexual Scientists in Australia, Lesbian Scientists, Lesbians in Science, Engineering & Technology, Queer Scientists, Scientists, tagged Female Scientists, Lesbian, Lesbian Scientists, Lesbian writing, Queer Scientists, Science & Medical Writing, Science and Technology, science blogging, science writing, Women in Science, writing on July 18, 2011| 1 Comment »
I’m a red lipstick wearing, pin-up girl loving alternative feminist, scientist and writer. I’m out and proud about my sexuality. I am engaged to my wonderful girlfriend of fours years. I love pin-up girls of the 1940’s & 1950’s, particularly the alluring mixture of beauty, subtle sexuality, femininity and confidence. I also admire burlesque (including retro style burlesque) and the Rockabilly culture. I like also the fashion and style of the 40’s & 50’s along with alternative fashion. I’m also a feminist who stands for many ideals including – equal rights, human & civil rights, animal rights, socialism, environmentalism & conservation, social justice, acceptance of all people, the end of war and violence and encouragement of scientific, health & medical research. Professionally I am a scientist and former research student (in medical/health research) and I aspire to become a fully fledged science, health and medical writer. My dream is to write about science for a female audience and specifically a lesbian/bisexual/queer/transgendered audience. In this blog I wish to explore being a lesbian scientist along with my other diverse interests.
Posted in Female Scientists, Feminism, Lesbian Scientists, Lesbians in Science, Engineering & Technology, Queer Scientists, Scientists, tagged Alternative lifestyle, Female Scientists, Lesbian, Lesbian Scientists, Science for the general public, Women in Science on July 16, 2011| 2 Comments »
As an original and retro styled pin-up girl fan and a scientist, I think it would great to have scientist pin-up girls. Empowered, intelligent, lady scientists with retro styled fashion and make-up. Oh, red lipstick would look a treat with a crisp white lab coat and funky sneakers! As a sex positive feminist, lesbian and an empowered woman who is proud of her female and lesbian sexuality and her intellect and scientific abilities, I think this would be so fun, empowering and a chance to express science and sexuality. I’d promote this and join in. Maybe this would also help get a lesbian audience interested in science and the achievements of female scientists, all but in a kind of around about way. Bring on the retro styled lady scientist pin-ups!
Posted in Lesbian Scientists, Lesbians in Science, Engineering & Technology, Science, Scientists, tagged Lesbian, Lesbian Scientists, Queer Scientists, Science & Medical Writing, Science and Technology, Science for the general public, Science in Society, Science in the News, science writing, Women in Science on July 9, 2011| Leave a Comment »
As a reader of lesbian magazines, websites and blogs I don’t see many, if any, articles by science journalists or writers. Why isn’t there coverage of science in the lesbian press? Is it because it is seen as being boring or nerdy? Or is it just because the readership would not be interested? I am of the opinion that this should change. After all scientific discovery has contributed a significant amount to modern society.
Posted in Lesbian Scientists, Lesbians in Science, Engineering & Technology, Queer Scientists, Scientists, tagged Lesbian, Lesbian Scientists, LGBQTI, Queer Scientists, Women in Science on July 7, 2011| Leave a Comment »
As a lesbian scientist I believe that lesbian, bisexual and queer female scientists need more visibility. There needs to be greater visibility of these professionals in the LGBQTI media and websites. Rarely do you read of lesbian scientists even more rarely of bisexual and transgendered scientists. If an increased visibility can encourage or positively affirm being a scientist as a career for young person of these sexualities it is a wonderful achievement.
Posted in Lesbian Scientists, Lesbians in Science, Engineering & Technology, Queer Scientists, Scientists, Women in Science, tagged Lesbian, Lesbian Scientists, Queer Scientists, Scientist, Women in Science on July 7, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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From the OSTEM entry in the Partnering for Excellence: Innovations in Science + Technology + Engineering + Math (STEM) Education competition.
“Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (oSTEM), is a national student society that educates and develops lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied (LGBTQA) youth across the United States. Altogether, the oSTEM society is a sustainable infrastructure that creates co-curricular STEM opportunities at public and private universities across the country. As oSTEM grows, we plan to bring our programs to high schools and community centers. We provide students with resources, professional opportunities, and mentorships, and the national board encourages each chapter to focus on developing their local STEM communities. The growth of oSTEM depends on the national board and student leaders throughout the country. Everyone is welcome to participate and benefit from oSTEM.”
What a great organistation. There should be an organisation such as this in Australia.
Posted in Female Scientists, Lesbian Scientists, Lesbians in Science, Engineering & Technology, Scientists, tagged Female Scientists, Lesbian Scientists, Women in Science on July 6, 2011| Leave a Comment »
SUPPORT OF MARGINALIZED STUDENTS IN SCIENCE: AN EXAMINATION OF SUCCESSFUL LESBIAN INDIVIDUALS IN SCIENCE CAREER PATHS
Judith French
Ohio State University
Posted in Australian Science, Gay & Bisexual Scientists in Australia, Lesbian Scientists, Lesbian Scientists in Australia, Lesbians in Science, Engineering & Technology, Queer Scientists, Scientists, tagged Female Scientists, Lesbian Scientists, Queer Scientists, Women in Science on June 25, 2011| Leave a Comment »
As a lesbian scientist born, raised and living in Australia I wish to learn more about the stories and lives of other lesbian, bisexual, queer and transgendered women in the field of science of Australia.
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