It can be difficult to know when you can use your preferred name rather than your legal name, but there are a few instances where it is clear which should be used. Read on for different ways to present your preferred name and strategies when you are in the workplace.
June is widely-recognized as Pride Month, kicking off a series of events and parades to recognize the LGBTQ+ community. But before Pride became a worldwide celebration, it was a protest.
In 1969, the Stonewall Riots initiated a major turning point …
Being openly LGBTQ+ in the workplace and throughout the job search process can be a stressful experience, but there are tools you can use to find if an employer is LGBTQ+ inclusive or find companies that are openly inclusive.
Learn about the challenges of traditional dress code policies for transgender and non-binary individuals, and explore what a gender-neutral dress code policy might look like.
Forty-three high school students and 13 members of the UConn community came together to celebrate science – and themselves – in the first Queer Science Conference, held Saturday, June 11th, in Storrs.
The one-day, volunteer-driven event connected the students with faculty, staff, …
Local LGBTQ+ identifying entrepreneurs have shared guidance and advice to others within the queer community looking to start their own business, along with personal insights about being open with their identity as business owners.
Student organizations are associations wherein students can connect with other students based on something in common, whether that be the same field of interest, the same cultural or ethnic background, or a shared hobby. These organizations have resources, mentorship programs, events and …
As an LGBTQ+ student, you may be wondering whether your future employer is fostering an inclusive workplace. In this article, we will talk about finding jobs in a career that is both inclusive and fulfilling.
500 Queer Scientists
500 Queer Scientists is a database of LGBTQ+ researchers, professors, program managers, and students running the gamut of STEM: engineering, data science, chemistry, psychology, and many more disciplines. 500 may seem like a big number, but there …
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When it comes to being part of the LGBTQ+ community, openness is an extremely personal choice. This goes for not just your personal life, but your professional life as well. It’s understandable to be nervous and unsure about disclosing your …
