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oSTEM Philly
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Philadelphia's network for LGBTQIA+ professionals in STEM.

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We're celebrating! oSTEM Philly has been a recognized professional chapter for one year! Thanks to everyone who has attended events, provided support, and helped us grow. We're looking forward to another great year ahead!

#Celebration #OneYearOld #QueerInSTEM
Celebratory graphic marking oSTEM Philly’s one-year anniversary. The background is dark blue with colorful fireworks in red, orange, yellow, and blue. At the top, white text reads “oSTEM Philly.” In the center, a large number “1” contains a photo of Philadelphia City Hall and a city street. Overlaid text reads “Celebrating One Year” in bold white and script-style fonts.
October 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Attending the SHPE National Convention later this week? Be sure to stop by and say hello! We'll be tabling during the Advanced Degree Showcase held Thursday evening. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, October 30
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Pennsylvania Convention Center

@ostem.org

#Networking #LGBTQinSTEM
Promotional graphic announcing oSTEM Philly’s attendance at the SHPE 2025 National Convention. The design features vibrant colors and confetti-like dots. A badge-style logo reads “SHPE 2025 National Convention – STEM Champions Rise.” Event details include: October 29 to November 2 in Philadelphia, PA, with a special “Advanced Degree Showcase” on October 30 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The top of the flyer displays “oSTEM Philly – We’re Attending!” in bold text.
October 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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We had a blast at the oSTEM Conference! Shout out to our amazing board members and other Philly folks who were in attendance. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table and said hi. Check out our link in bio to learn more. We hope to see you again soon!

@ostem.org

#oSTEM2025 #oSTEMConference
Group photo of five individuals standing outdoors in front of a modern building with large windows. They are posing in a landscaped area with trees and benches. The image is framed with colorful illustrations of red and green crabs on a blue background. At the top, a blue banner with white text reads “oSTEM Philly.” At the bottom, bold red and white text reads “oSTEM 2025” with a yellow underline.
October 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Attending the oSTEM National Conference this week? Stop by and say hello to our board members! We'll be at the Career and Graduate School Expo.

Friday, 12 PM to 3 PM
Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM

@ostem.org

#oSTEM2025 #NetworkingLGBTQ+
#QueerInSTEM
Promotional flyer announcing oSTEM Philly’s table at the Career and Graduate School Expo. The top features a blue and white rounded rectangle with the text “oSTEM Philly.” Below, large black and yellow text reads “Say hello!” next to an illustration of a person standing behind a booth labeled “oSTEM Philly.” The background has a radiant yellow and orange sunburst pattern. The bottom section, with a red background, lists event details: “Career and Graduate School Expo – Friday, 12 PM to 3 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM.”
October 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Today is International Pronouns Day. Respecting pronouns is a simple yet powerful way to affirm identity and foster inclusion.

If comfortable, consider sharing your pronouns and integrating them into your professional spaces. Visibility helps strengthen our community!

#ShareYourPronouns
Colorful graphic promoting International Pronouns Day. The top features a yellow banner with “oSTEM Philly”. Centered below is a black wavy bubble shape with a yellow border that reads “October 15 International Pronouns Day.” A smaller purple speech bubble says “My pronouns are…” The background is divided into three textured color blocks: teal at the top, white in the middle, and pink at the bottom, representing the colors of the Transgender Pride Flag. At the bottom of the image, the hashtag “#ShareYourPronouns” appears in bold black text.
October 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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October is LGBTQ+ History Month! It’s a time to honor the trailblazers, movements, and everyday moments that shaped our community.

Take a moment to dive deeper, learn our stories, and celebrate the legacy we carry forward.

#LGBTQHistoryMonth #QueerLegacy #KnowOurRoots #oSTEMPhilly
Promotional graphic for LGBTQ+ History Month by oSTEM Philly. The background is a dark blue gradient. At the top, “oSTEM Philly” is written in white stylized font. Below, a stylized horizontal line separates the header from the main message: “October is LGBTQ+ History Month.” Each letter in “LGBTQ+” is colored differently—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. “History Month” appears in bold white text. A row of vertical color bars at the bottom represents the Progress Pride Flag, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, brown, white, pink, and light blue.
October 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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oSTEM Philly is tabling at OURfest! Stop by to say hello, meet the team, and grab some swag. We’re excited to celebrate with you!

Interested in volunteering? Use our link in bio to send us an email.

Oct 12
12 PM to 6 PM
Booth location TBD
No RSVP needed

#OURfestPhilly #oSTEMPhilly #QueerInSTEM
Illustrated flyer for oSTEM Philly’s tabling at OURfest. The image shows a lively street scene with rainbow flags hanging from windows and booths, and people walking and interacting in a festive atmosphere. Text reads: oSTEM Philly. Join us at OURfest. Sunday, October 12th, 12 PM to 6 PM, Gayborhood. Booth location TBD.
October 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Event announcement!

Independence Business Alliance ERG Summit | Oct 2, 11–5PM
Quorum @ Science Center, Philly
For ERG, DEI, HR pros & execs.
Free for IBA members; $25 others.
RSVP: thinkiba.member365.com/event/details/fe15c7a89673bf0c8a0808c48495ec88acc505c3

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Colorful flyer for the ERG Summit, an LGBTQ+ business event on October 2 from 11 AM to 5 PM at Quorum at Science Center, 3675 Market St., 2nd Floor, Philadelphia. Background features a digitally enhanced cityscape with modern glass buildings in vibrant purples, blues, and oranges. Logos for the Independence Business Alliance and Science Center appear at the bottom and top right, respectively. Bold white and yellow text highlights event details over the multicolor urban backdrop.
September 22, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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Hey there oSTEM Philly! Our apologies for the radio silence. Our board is taking a breather to enjoy the summer and get ready for the fall. Stay tuned for more information. Questions? Feel free to reach out!

More information at our link in bio.

#StayTuned #oSTEMPhilly #LGBTQIAProfessionals
A flyer inviting flowers to stay tuned for upcoming oSTEM Philly events. A beige background with autumnal leaves around the peripheral. The leaves are in various colors, including gold, red, and brown. Brown text in various decorative fonts. Image text: oSTEM Philly. See you this fall! Stay tuned for our upcoming fall events.
August 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Join us for our monthly happy hour! Come and network with other LGBTQIA+ STEM professionals and allies. Relax after a long week while enjoying food and drinks. All are welcome. Event details and RSVP link below.

#Networking #oSTEM #LGBTQIA

#STEMProfessionals

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Colorful flyer for oSTEM Philly’s Networking Happy Hour on June 27 at 5:30 PM, held at Sunset Social at Cira Green, 129 S. 30th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Features a blue background, neon pink and yellow text, and an illustrated graphic of a cocktail. RSVPs can be made via the link in bio.
June 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Join us for our monthly happy hour! Come and network with other LGBTQIA+ STEM professionals and allies. Relax after a long week while enjoying food and drinks. All are welcome. Event details and RSVP link below.

#Networking #oSTEM #LGBTQIA #STEMProfessionals
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Colorful flyer for oSTEM Philly’s Networking Happy Hour on June 27 at 5:30 PM, held at Sunset Social at Cira Green, 129 S. 30th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Features a blue background, neon pink and yellow text, and an illustrated graphic of a cocktail. RSVPs can be made via the link in bio.
June 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Discover history, science, and activism with us at the Science History Institute! Before exploring the exhibit, join us for lunch and drinks at Independence Beer Garden. Don’t miss out—RSVP at the link below!

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#MuseumTour #ScienceAndActivism
#oSTEM #PrideMonth
Flyer announcing the museum tour. Sky blue squares with photographs surrounding. Lower-left photo shows the exterior of the Science History Institute. The upper-right photo is in black and white and shows Rachel Carson and an assistant wading through shallow water at beach or shoreline. White and yellow text throughout the flyer. Image text: oSTEM Philly. Museum Tour. Saturday, June 7. 1 PM Lunch. 2 PM Tour. Science History Institute. 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. RSVP at bit.ly/ostemsciencehistorytour
June 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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JOIN US TOMORROW! RSVP at our link in bio!

Date: Sunday, June 1st
Time: 2:00 PM
Where: Meet at Lubert Plaza (Jefferson University)
Address: 10th and Locust Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107
RSVP at the link below:
bit.ly/ostemphillypride

#PhillyPride #PrideMonth #oSTEM
A promotional flyer for an oSTEM meetup at Philly Pride. The background is a vibrant purple with a textured pattern. The text is bold and colorful, with prominently displayed text in white, fuchsia, and yellow letters. The event details are listed at the bottom. A rainbow-colored array of paint strokes runs across the lower part of the image, symbolizing LGBTQIA+ pride. Image text: oSTEM Philly. oSTEM Meetup at Pride. June 1st. 2 PM. RSVP at bit.ly/ostemphillypride
May 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Celebrate Pride Month with oSTEM! We’ve got incredible events to bring us together, connect, and uplift LGBTQIA+ voices. Whether you’re looking for inspo, networking, or just a great time, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out! RSVP at link in bio!

#oSTEM #PrideMonth #LGBTQIA #STEMForAll
A colorful flyer for oSTEM Philly's Pride Month events, featuring a vibrant rainbow background and cheerful illustrations of people celebrating. The flyer lists three upcoming events in June: 1. oSTEM Meetup at Philly Pride on June 1 at 2 PM, accompanied by a photo of a pride parade. 2. Museum Tour at Science History Institute on June 7, with lunch at 1 PM and a tour at 2 PM, featuring an image of the institute's entrance. 3. Monthly Happy Hour on June 27 at 5 PM, with a picture of people holding drinks. The flyer encourages RSVPs at the link in the bio.
May 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of all those who gave their lives in service to our country—including the countless LGBTQIA+ service members who fought, endured, and sacrificed, often without full recognition of their identities.

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#MemorialDay #RememberAndHonor #LGBTQIAVeterans
A dark blue background with white text and graphics. At the top, "OSTEM PHILLY" appears in white, separated by a horizontal line below. Beneath this, a stylized American flag is displayed. Below the flag, a white star with two wings on either side is centered. The words "Memorial Day" appear in large white letters beneath the star, followed by "REMEMBER AND HONOR" in smaller white text. At the bottom, another horizontal line is present with two small circles at each end. The design is simple, solemn, and honors Memorial Day with patriotic imagery.
May 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Join fellow oSTEM Philly members and celebrate Pride in Philadelphia! Come out and enjoy a day full of food, fun, dancing, and much more. We will be meeting up for a portion of the afternoon, but all are welcome to come and go as they see fit. RSVP link below. We can't wait to see you there!
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A promotional flyer for an oSTEM meetup at Philly Pride. The background is a vibrant purple with a textured pattern. The text is bold and colorful, with prominently displayed text in white, fuchsia, and yellow letters. The event details are listed at the bottom. A rainbow-colored array of paint strokes runs across the lower part of the image, symbolizing LGBTQIA+ pride. Image text: oSTEM Philly. oSTEM Meetup at Pride. June 1st. 2 PM. RSVP at bit.ly/ostemphillypride
May 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day, observed on May 24, is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of pansexual and panromantic identities. Pansexuality refers to attraction to people regardless of their gender identity,

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#PansexualPride #LGBTQIA #oSTEM #May24
The image features a dark blue textured background with the text "OSTEM PHILLY" in yellow at the top. Below, in white text, it reads "Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day." At the bottom, "MAY 24" is written in pink and white stylized text. On the left side, there are vertical stripes in blue, yellow, and pink.
May 25, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Join the Wagner Free Institute of Science for their Westbrook Lecture on May 29 featuring a panel on the latest research in sex and gender diversity. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion! Free admission. RSVP link below.

#ScienceForAll #BeyondTheBinary #oSTEM #WagnerFreeInstitute
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Poster for the 2025 Westbrook Lecture at the Wagner Free Institute of Science titled 'Beyond the Binaries: The New Science of Sex and Gender,' featuring speakers Mallika Sarma, Agustín Fuentes, and Nathan H. Lents. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 29th from 6 to 8:30 pm. The poster includes an illustration of two primates standing on grass.
May 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Join us for our monthly happy hour! Network with other LGBTQIA+ STEM professionals and allies. Relax after a long week while enjoying food and drinks. All are welcome. Must be 21 years or older to purchase and consume alcohol. Details below.

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#Networking #oSTEM #LGBTQIA #STEMProfessionals
Event flyer. Background photo showing people enjoying drinks at a table at a bar. Violet and gold overlay on top of the photo. Yellow and violet text on top of the photo. Image text: Fourth Fridays of every month. oSTEM Philly Happy Hour. 5:30 PM. Barcade (Center City). 1326 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. RSVP at bit.ly/ostemphillyhh. Must be 21 years or older to purchase and consume alcohol.
May 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Agender Pride Day, celebrated on May 19, is dedicated to recognizing and uplifting agender individuals. First observed in 2021, this day serves as both a celebration of agender identity and an opportunity to educate others about this often-overlooked group of the LGBTQIA+ community.

#AgenderPride
A graphic for Agender Pride Day, featuring a dynamic grayscale smoke background. Bold, distressed white font on a black banner, Additional text is highlighted in black with vibrant green accents, adding energy. A bright green paint splatter behind the text contrasts the monochromatic design, while the hashtag encourages participation. Image text: oSTEM Philly. Agender Pride Day. May 19. #AgenderPride
May 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, is observed on May 17 to raise awareness and promote equality for LGBTQIA+ individuals worldwide. It's a moment to stand against discrimination and celebrate diversity.

Learn more at the link below.
may17.org

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#may17 #idahobit
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May 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Mental Health Awareness Month is observed every May to shine a light on the importance of mental well-being. It’s a time to break stigma, encourage open conversations, and remind everyone that mental health is just as vital as physical health. Whether you're seeking...
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#mham
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May 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Did you know we're on Bluesky? Of course you did, you're already here! Check us out at the link below and give us a follow on our other socials today!

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#GetSocial #FollowUs #Bluesky
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April 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible oSTEM Philly volunteers that came out to help this past Saturday! Your dedication and hard work in cleaning up Lincoln Drive made a real difference. Check out a few photos we snapped below.
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#CommunityService #Volunteering #GivingBack #FoW
A vibrant tie-dye baseball cap with a swirling mix of red, yellow, green, blue, and purple sits atop a flexible, yellow post in the foreground. The post is part of a row of similar barriers lining the median of a paved road. The road is empty, curving gently into the distance, flanked by a metal guiderail on one side and a tree-covered hillside on the other. In the background, a grand stone bridge with multiple arches spans across the road, adding a historic architectural element to the scene. The sky is overcast, casting a soft, diffused light over the lush greenery, suggesting a spring setting. A man wearing a pink shirt, blue jeans, black gloves, and a blue cap is standing on the side of a wet road next to a pile of trash. The trash includes black garbage bags, a yellow and black box, a white plastic jug, a metal beam, and some white plastic sheets. The road is bordered by a forested area with green trees and a bridge visible in the background. The scene appears to be a roadside cleanup effort. A four-lane road winds through a lush forest, surrounded by tall green trees. A mountable concrete median divider separates the lanes. Scattered debris is visible on the road, suggesting a cleanup effort. In the distance, several people are gathered near the debris, with a few vehicles parked along the roadside. Above the scene, a bridge or overpass is partially visible through the trees, blending into the wooded backdrop. The road appears to be closed, with the group of people actively engaging with the site. The overcast sky casts a soft, diffused light over the area, creating a calm yet purposeful atmosphere. A man is picking up trash along a roadside guiderail in a wooded area. The individual is wearing a black shirt, gray pants, red gloves, and a blue and whute cap. They are holding a black trash bag in one hand and using a grabbing tool to collect litter with the other. The background features lush green trees and foliage, indicating a forested environment. The scene suggests an effort to clean up and maintain the natural beauty of the area.
April 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Lesbian Visibility Week is an annual celebration that takes place in late April, aiming to uplift and amplify the voices of lesbians and LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people. It expands on
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#lvw2025
Gradient colors from dark pink to bright orange superimposed on a picture of women celebrating outdoors. White text. Image text: oSTEM Philly. Lesbian Visibility Week. April 21-27, 2025. #lvw2025
April 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM