Visibility in STEM
Lauren highlights the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM fields, revealing that 40% of queer faculty remain closeted due to fears of exclusion and harassment. Despite the benefits of being out, many grapple with the discomfort it may bring in their work environments. The conversation also touches on the fluidity of gender in nature, contrasting it with human tendencies to categorize identities rigidly.In this clip
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