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From their website:
Welcome to the website of Out to Innovate™, formerly known as National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP). We are still the same organization, but are rebranding to have an all inclusive name so that all LGBTQ+ people in STEM will know that they are welcome and included in our advocacy and programming. During this rebranding process, you will start to notice changes to our name, logo, website layout and content, membership management system, and much much more! We are so excited to begin this transformation!
Who are we? We are scientific, technical, education, engineering, and math professionals who earn our livings in the fields of: materials science biomedical engineering geography archeology neurobiology meteorology oceanography medical technology physics electrical engineering biochemistry zoology psychobiology computer science epidemiology microbiology environmental science linguistics chemistry mechanical engineering science education sociology astronomy botany molecular biology anthropology law aerospace engineering science policy physiology ecology patent law geology health professions mathematics and more!
We are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and more (and allies)! Those of us who are able, are out and proud. We advocate equal employment opportunity, professional networking, role modeling, science education, and scientific freedom/responsibility. We practice science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with PRIDE.
Out to Innovate™ / NOGLSTP Mission Statement:
We empower LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM by providing education, advocacy, professional development, networking, and peer support.
We educate all communities regarding scientific, technological, and medical concerns of LGBTQ+ people.
Out to Innovate™ / NOGLSTP Core Values:
- Authenticity
- Credibility
- Community
- Equal Opportunity
- Professionalism
- Truth, Fairness and Safety
- Website
- oti.memberclicks.net