oSTEM at NC State

oSTEM at NC State

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Incorporated (oSTEM Incorporated) an international non-profit professional society for LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM and related fields. With more than 150 chapters across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, oSTEM is the largest chapter-based organization focused on this demographic.

The chapter at NC State was founded in 2014 and has since gathered significant interest amongst undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and other organizations on and off campus.

Our Mission

To empower members of the LGBTQ+ community on campus to succeed and thrive academically, professionally, and socially

To advocate and educate for the support and well being of each member of our community

To assist and lead other LGBT+ student groups on campus

To extend LGBT+ inclusivity and programs to all NC State University campuses

To foster the professional, academic, and personal development of our members and provide them with the skills and resources to succeed in all aspects of their collegiate and professional careers

We aim to achieve this mission by building a community of LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and alumni and by developing initiatives that foster innovation, leadership, and advocacy as it relates to gender and sexual identity both within individual departments and across the university.

Along with the benefits of creating a space for LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM to connect, our group works to provide professional development resources specifically tailored to navigating STEM careers as an out LGBTQ+ individual. By leveraging connections with LGBTQ+ alumni and other professionals, we host panels, discussions, and workshops where students can gain professional insight and guidance. In the long-term we aim to equip members of the group with the skills and confidence necessary to be visible in their respective fields of study both here at NC State, and beyond, and to continue to promote diversity and inclusion across a broad range of professions.

Please visit our Get Involved with oSTEM page to learn more about how you can join us!

Page adapted from oSTEM at Brown University