Pride Month

In STEM fields of study, the LGBTQIA+ community has been longstanding and integral, with groundbreaking contributions that drive innovation forward.

In celebration of Pride Month, Capitol Technology University is recognizing influential individuals from the LGBTQ+ community who have made significant contributions to STEM. In addition to their professional achievements, they also served or continue to serve as vocal advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion for underrepresented communities. 

This Pride Month, we celebrate a handful of individuals who have made their mark on the STEM community despite facing obstacles and struggles relating to their identity or sexuality. The scientists in these stories have overcome personal battles in order to help evolve the world of science and technology for all.

In an earlier post this week, we explored the basics safety practices of National Safety Month which takes place annually in June. However, another important celebration also takes place this month–Pride Month. So in honor of the important movement celebrated this month, officially penned by Bill Clinton in 1999 in response t0 the Stonewall Inn protest against police persecution towards members of the lgbtq+ community, we will profile lgbtq+ community intellectual who have made substantial contributions to STEM industries.