Science is getting a little bit queer this National Science Week
Australia is making STEM a whole lot more fabulous, withNational Science Week kicking off from today (Saturday). There’s plenty of queer science to explore, from gay codebreakers to glittery anatomy and. . .
Australia is making STEM a whole lot more fabulous, withNational Science Week kicking off from today (Saturday). There’s plenty of queer science to explore, from gay codebreakers to glittery anatomy and pun-based educational talks. Running from 15–23 August, Australia’s annual celebration of science brings thousands of people together for talks, workshops and experiments. And this year, there are plenty of LGBTQIA+ events proving that science can be clever, curious and pretty bloody camp. At the end of this article, we will tell you all aboutScienceQueeries,a radio show and podcast hosted by singing scientist Dr Catriona Vi Nguyen-Robertson. But first, let’s find out about some LGBTQIA+ National Science Week events. Queer science has entered the chatIn Sydney, mathematician and Queers in Science representative Professor Benjamin Burton is exploring the legacy of Alan Turing withQueer eye for AI. The legendary mathematician and World War II code-breaker who helped shape the future of computer science, mathematical logic and AI today. Image: Queer eye for AI / Alan TuringDespite his incredible achievements, Turing was prosecuted for being gay in 1952 and subjected to chemical castration as an alternative to prison and ultimately passed away in 1954. Burton’s lecture will explore Turing’s life and celebrate his mathematical legacy. It’s happening in Sydney on Friday 21 August;grab your tickets via Humanitix. The clitoris finally gets the spotlightIn Hobart,The Clitoral Chroniclescomes from Dr Tiana Pirtle, a reproductive ecology and physiology scientist with a knack for making science wildly entertaining. The show explores the biology of the clitoris through comedy, physical theatre and educational true stories. Image: The Clitoral ChroniclesAnd yes, there will be props and sparkly clitoris and penis costumes. It also explores sex, gender and reproduction through LGBTQIA+ and female perspectives. Who said science lectures had to be boring? Catch The Clitoral Chronicles on 21 and 22 August in Hobart. Tickets are available here. Queer scientists, snacks and a walking tourCanberra is also getting deliciously nerdy withQueer Food: Taste of Pride. Trans man and Queer Food founder Andy de Groot will lead a walking tour celebrating LGBTQIA+ scientists. The tour features eight scientists, representing every Australian state and territory. Each stop shares its story, scientific achievements, and impact on the world, followed by a small food tasting inspired by its life. The history of science has never sounded so tasty. Join the tour on Saturday 15 August;tickets are available here. Making STEM spaces more inclusiveDid you know that women are featured in less than 20% of Wikipedia’s 1. 5 million biographical pages?The Australian National University in Canberra is asking for people to come help change that by hostingInclusive Biographies in STEMM. This free workshop is a chance for volunteers to update or create Wikipedia biographies for women and gender-diverse scientists. Help make the internet’s science history a little more representative on 22 August. Find out more here. Image: Australian National UniversityOver in Western Australia, Transfolk WA and Scitech are teaming up for an evening designed for trans and gender-diverse people. The event includes sensory-considered spaces, Auslan interpretation and opportunities to explore STEM careers with trans and gender-diverse volunteers. It takes place on 12 September, extending the queer science fun and inclusion beyond Science Week. Find out more here. Science Queeries brings STEM to the airwavesScience Queeriesis a radio show and podcast hosted by singing scientist Dr Catriona Vi Nguyen-Robertson. The show brings science to the airwaves with humour, curiosity and a very queer perspective. Each episode dives into fascinating scientific topics, from the enormous mysteries of space to the microscopic worlds inside our bodies. But it’s not only about explaining complicated science in a way humans can actually understand. Science Queerieswill also feature interviews with LGBTQIA+ scientists, giving listeners a chance to hear about the people behind the research. There will also be plenty of listener questions, making the show an interactive space for queer audiences to get curious about the world around them. The show is expanding its reach through community radio, helping queer and curious listeners around Australia discover the joy of science. Cat says, “Community radio is all about sharing stories and perspectives that don’t always get mainstream airtime, and I love that I can bring queer, curious, pun-filled science to listeners right across the country. ”Because science belongs to everyone 🌈For the latest LGBTQIA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boynews,entertainment,andcommunity storiesin Australia, visitqnews. com. au. Find us onFacebook,Twitter,InstagramandYouTube.