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oSTEM is sustained by the help of our Sponsors. Organizations can either sponsor our Annual Conference or join a year long partnership with oSTEM by joining the Organizational Advisory Council.
We have student and professional chapters across the US, UK, and Canada. Looking to join an existing one or start a new one? Check out our chapter directory or contact membership@ostem.org.
oSTEM, Inc. relies on our volunteers to serve the LGBTQ+ STEM Community! What we do would not be possible without the hard work of our dedicated volunteers. We're currently looking to expand our teams. Interested? Check the link below to find out more information!
oSTEM is a non-profit professional association for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community.
oSTEM empowers LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy.
oSTEM is offering emergency resources to our community who are displaced by COVID-19 while we continue supporting our entire family virtually.
2021 Virtual Conference
We are excited to announce that our 2021 Conference is returning to its virtual format.
The conference will be held Oct 28 - 31, 2021.
Professional Development Summit
oSTEM's Professional Development Summit is an all-expense-paid intimate career retreat weekend, aimed to empower early career LGBTQ+ professionals in STEM through introspective workshops, authentic mentorship, and supportive community. Attendees will have the opportunity to clarify their career goals, define their vision of success, and extend their networks of peers and mentors graciously provided by our Organizational Advisory Council.
The Professional Development Summit will take place over the weekend of November 19 to 21, 2021 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Mentorship Program
oSTEM's Mentorship Program is returning with a Fall 2021 launch. This is a self-matching program that will run for 6 months. Built using MentorEase, you can sign up as both a mentor and a mentee.
Graduate School Application Assistance
We will be launching our 2021 to 2022 cycle for Graduate School Application Assistance soon. The Graduate Applications Financial Aid Program will provide up to $750 per individual to cover application or test fees for LGBTQ+ people applying to STEM graduate programs. Applicants from all countries are welcomed.