🌈 Celebrating Pride: LGBTQIA+ scientists who inspire us 🧬🚀 We believe that science is for everyone. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating a space where everyone feels safe, respected, and can be themselves. We’re proud to stand for inclusion because science thrives when everyone is included. To celebrate Pride, our team of LGBTQIA+ Champions have pulled together a list of incredible scientists whose work and lives continue to inspire us. These trailblazers have made groundbreaking contributions to science while also paving the way for greater visibility and inclusion in STEM. Here’s just a few of the people who remind us why representation matters: 🩻 Alan L. Hart (1890–1962) - A pioneering doctor and novelist who helped revolutionise the use of X-rays to diagnose tuberculosis. He was also the first documented transgender man to undergo gender-affirming surgery. 💻 Alan Turing (1912–1954) – Mathematician, philosopher and the father of modern computing. Turing’s work helped end WWII, but he was later persecuted for being gay. Today, he’s rightly celebrated as one of the greatest minds in science. 🧠 Daniel Pfau - A queer, intersex, and non-binary neuroscientist specializing in sex differences and endocrinology. Pfau champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM and academia. 🌌 Nergis Mavalvala (1968–) - An astrophysicist who helped detect gravitational waves from colliding black holes. Mavalvala proudly describes herself as “an out, queer person of colour” and is a role model for many in STEM. 🚀 Sally Ride (1951–2012) – A physicist and the first American woman in space. Ride inspired a generation of children and young girls to get involved with STEM, through her educational children’s books and wider work. 🌊 Tiara Moore - A marine biologist who focuses on biodiversity. Moore founded Black in Marine Science (BIMS) to elevate the voices of Black marine scientists and promote intersectional environmentalism. Their stories inspire our here team at We The Curious, to read the full list visit the link below – and let us know in the comments below, which scientists inspire you. https://www.wethecurious.org/news-blog/lgbtqia-scientists-who-inspire-us Image credit: Megan Ip (fb)

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