(STEM). This non-renewing fellowship is a merit-based award, and the support provided is intended, broadly construed, for the recipient’s professional development. For more information about this award, point your web browser to www.outtoinnovate.or...
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The Out to Innovate Career Development Fellowship, formerly known as the Ben Barres Fellowship, is a $2000-$5000 award for professional development of trans, intersex, and non-binary graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
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I am deeply thankful to Out to Innovate for this incredible opportunity, and to the LGBTQIA2S+ scientists who came before me – whose perseverance has made it possible for me to pursue my dream of becoming a neuroscientist.”
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This fellowship provides an invaluable opportunity to grow professionally by attending a specialized workshop that will strengthen both my technical and science communication skills in the field of neurogenetics.
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Joe says: “I am both honored and grateful to be an Out to Innovate Fellow. In today’s political climate, it is empowering to have my gender identity recognized and celebrated.
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Joe just finished their 2nd year as graduate student at Northwestern University, where they study the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs).

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We plan to include a keynote address, plenary panels on essential topics, interactive workshops, networking opportunities to explore, strategies, and resources toward more inclusive, creative visions for participants careers and lives.

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This is an opportunity to support one another, our LGBTQ+ communities, and the STEMM community—all of which are facing political attacks. We would love to see you there!

It is our intention that this summit will help to forge a path forward towards inclusion in STEMM.
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Please join us and the @ucsusa.bsky.social in reaching out to your members of Congress to let them know how important it is to protect our democratic processes, STEM research, and LGBTQ+ people. Visit SaveScienceNow.org to learn more and get involved.
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Who are some lesbian/queer women in STEM you feel should be recognized for their research, education, and advocacy work? @arachnologynerd.bsky.social @500qs.bsky.social
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He was able to share this message with countries that do not view LGBTQ+ people as part of the diverse workforce they should support.

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Biden administration.

Koizumi is an openly gay man, and he was happy that his prominent role within the administration also provided opportunities for him to speak to his personal experience as a gay man and the significance of diversity in STEM education and workforce development.
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That path has led to him having a role in two presidential administrations, culminating in his position as the Principal Deputy for Science, Society and Policy after also serving as Chief of Staff and Acting Director at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) during the
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In that class, Koizumi immediately recognized a link to his passions and experience that he had not expected. Koizumi had been educating himself in science policy since the mid-1980s through his work with ACT UP as they advocated for research funding to investigate HIV/AIDS.
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and the world. Koizumi had planned to study international affairs when he entered graduate school at George Washington University. Early in that program, he took a course in science and technology policy that changed the direction of his career.
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His approach of balancing mechanistic studies with real-world applications is truly unique and distinguishes him from others,” said Cleo H. Ho, Toxicology Principal Research Scientist at Vertex.

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“Jeff’s scientific achievements show that he is an innovative researcher dedicated to not only understand the fundamental mechanisms underlying toxicity but also develop risk assessment tools and processes to gauge toxicity and hence provide safety guidance to drug discovery programs.
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Willy moved to Vertex Pharmaceuticals in 2018 and is currently their Senior Director of Toxicology and the Safety Site Head at their San Diego Research facility.
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Willy earned a PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from Indiana University School of Medicine, while working at Eli Lilly. Willy specialized in pharmaceutical toxicology and went on to lead a team focused on mechanistic toxicology, guiding the development of safer, more effective therapies.
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