Speaker
Description
High Energy Physics as a field is necessarily situated within the
broader societal context that surrounds it. As a result, societal biases
also shape physics research. Be it through retention of physicists who
are LGBTQ+, recruitment of young LGBTQ+ physicists, or fighting
discrimination in the lives and careers of our LGBTQ+ friends, family,
and colleagues, much can be done to fight the systemic barriers in place
which many LGBTQ+ people face.
The LGBTQ+ CERN group is a CERN-recognised Informal Network seeking to
provide a welcoming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, intersex,
asexual, genderqueer and other LGBTQ+ individuals at CERN, also
welcoming friends and allies.
This talk will focus on the experiences of High Energy Physicists in the
LGBTQ+ CERN informal network in their careers and the group's efforts to
reach out to both the broader LGBTQ+ and CERN communities. It will also
highlight specific actions that can be taken to foster a more inclusive
environment.
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