Pride in STEM
The Learning Together series hosts sessions on local histories and equity topics. For questions or ideas for future topics, please contact jday@phas.ubc.ca.
Everyone is welcome. Come for one session, or stay for both.
This Learning Together series aims to foster a deeper understanding of historical and contemporary issues through structured dialogue. Past sessions have covered UBC's relationship with Musqueam, the Chinese Head Tax, and the legacy of Hogan's Alley.
*This workshop is for the UBC Physics Community, including PHAS students, staff, faculty and postdocs*
Session Format:
This session will start with a short summary of the topic, based on pre-readings. All present will take part in turn-based sharing, and discussion.
- 2:30-300pm: Allyship in Physics & Astronomy
- Light refreshments to celebrate the presence of LGBTQ+ folks in STEM, accompanied by a short presentation on how we can be better allies.
- 3:00-4:00pm: Learning Together: Queer History at UBC with James Day (moderator)
- A structured, reflective conversation. You don't need any background, and listening is always welcome.
Optional Pre-readings:
- Ubyssey article, "The people I've been missing all my life": a history of UBC's queer student group, from its first meeting in 1971, told by former members.
- Ubyssey article, "UBC community members celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with cautious optimism" (2023): UBC students and staff on a campaign for gender-affirming care and what solidarity looks like.
Cake and refreshments throughout!