LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Ally Workshop

R. C.Chavela Guerra, S. Farrell

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    Abstract

    Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals have historically faced harassment, exclusionary behavior, and discrimination in many aspects of their lives, including in educational settings. This workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to (1) recognize the negative impact of bias and heterosexual/cisgender privilege on the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals; (2) recognize challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM fields; (3) identify strategies for creating an inclusive and affirming environment; and (4) formulate a plan to become an ally for LGBTQ+ individuals. The workshop is open to students, faculty, and the professional community in STEM fields and assumes a basic understanding of LGBTQ+ concepts and terminology. By becoming Safe Zone allies, STEM professionals can help create a more diverse and talented engineering workforce and promote diversity and inclusion within the field.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Title of host publicationSEFI 2023 - 51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education
    Subtitle of host publicationEngineering Education for Sustainability, Proceedings
    EditorsGer Reilly, Mike Murphy, Balazs Vince Nagy, Hannu-Matti Jarvinen
    PublisherEuropean Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)
    Pages3120-3124
    Number of pages5
    ISBN (Electronic)9782873520267
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2023
    Event51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI 2023 - Dublin, Ireland
    Duration: Sep 11 2023Sep 14 2023

    Publication series

    NameSEFI 2023 - 51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education: Engineering Education for Sustainability, Proceedings

    Conference

    Conference51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI 2023
    Country/TerritoryIreland
    CityDublin
    Period9/11/239/14/23

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • General Engineering
    • Education

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