Trans in STEM and Pride in STEM are proud to present a virtual panel discussion about the experiences of trans and non-binary people in STEM in Europe & the US.

The event will feature four incredible speakers including

Sofia Kirke Forslund (@inanna_nalytica ; she/her); junior computational medicine PI at @MDC_Berlin.

Roman Vasquez (@RomanMathquez , he/they) is a first year PhD student studying pure math at Auburn University in Alabama.

The evening will be moderated by palaeontologist Dr Sebastian Groh (they/he) from Trans in STEM.

These four phenomenal speakers will be discussing their experience in STEM and beyond as well as answering a few questions from the audience. The event will be virtual, with auto-captioning, and won’t be recorded.

The event is open to everyone and it is expected to last an hour.

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Code of Conduct

The Trans in STEM Virtual Open Panel is an event designed to highlight topics of importance for trans and non-binary people in STEM. By attending this event you are agreeing to the following code of conduct. People in violation of the following will be removed from the event:If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the panel moderator or the moderator of the event.There will be zero tolerance for

• Threats and/or harassment or negative comments based on race/ethnicity, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, physical appearance, citizenship, or other protected categories;
• Identity policing (what does and doesn’t count as trans, etc)
• Harassing participants for past issues
• Disruptive behavior

Be mindful of

• Not interrupting the speakers or other attendees as they are talking
• Not using flashing images in the chat box
• Making joking comments, especially in written form, as the scope and humor might not come across.