Pride in STEM

Out Thinkers The organisation organises a series of events called "Out Thinkers", first held in 2016, at which LGBT+ scientists discuss their life and work. Events in the series have been held at the British Science Festival, at Imperial College London, at the Science Museum, London, and at the Cambridge Science Festival. which promotes visibility and awareness of LGBT+ people in the sciences. The event was supported by the Royal Astronomical Society, Institute of Physics, The following year, nine groups (including Pride in STEM) were involved in organising the day, again on 5 July, with fifty organisations reported to be supporting it. In 2020, the day will instead be held on 18 November, to mark the 60th anniversary of astronomer Frank Kameny's petition to the United States Supreme Court, in a case prompted by his dismissal from the US Army as a result of his sexual orientation. Other events Pride in STEM has marched as part of Pride in London's march in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. ==Recognition==

In 2017, the organisation was nominated for the Barbara Burford Gay Times Honour for excellence in STEM. The journal Nature announced its support for the organisation in 2019. ==References==