Queer Scientists PH 🏳️‍🌈

Telling stories of queer Filipinos in STEM | Email us at [email protected] | #PinoyScientists #PrideInSTEM

[Queer Scientists PH 🏳️‍🌈 @QueerSciencePH]

We're looking to feature more stories from fellow LGBTQIA+ scientists. Use this link to sign up for an interview: https://t.co/9SYtjMBM4R

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[One Big Pride @onebigpride]

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11), we continue to #MoveWithLove toward a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive Loyola Schools. #AbanteBabae! 🌸

Learn more via https://t.co/JGCQB7DbxT

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ICYMI: Last #OneBigPride, we collaborated with @SangguCASMV, @SOSESanggu, and @QueerSciencePH in ‘Women and LGBTQ+ in STEM’—highlighting stories from inspiring local doctors, scientists, and practitioners and their journeys toward breaking the glass ceiling.

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ICYMI: Highlights of the 2022 STE Electoral Agenda can be found on the STEAM PH Facebook page!

[STEAM PH @steam_phils]

Thank you to everyone who attended the launching of our 2022 STE Electoral Agenda! In case you missed it, the recording and accompanying press release are available on the STEAM PH Facebook page.

https://t.co/EfnzRsC6Ou

[STEAM PH @steam_phils]

Push for better internet and data/digital rights!

While technology can improve different aspects of our lives, we also recognize that technology is political—whoever owns the technologies determines whose interests it primarily serves.

[STEAM PH @steam_phils]

Support research and development!

R&D is critical for human development and well-being. However, there is low R&D intensity in the Philippines. We spend only 0.16% of its GDP in R&D, way below the global average and the recommended at least 1% for developing countries.

[STEAM PH @steam_phils]

Improve public health access and sustenance!

The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the state of public health and put a strain on the healthcare system. It also further exposed the weaknesses in our system, and health's interrelation with other key issues in the S&T sector.

[STEAM PH @steam_phils]

Address the biodiversity and climate crises!

There is a need to recognize environmental crises as development issues and to enshrine environmental justice as a central and overarching principle in future development, policy, and governance.

[STEAM PH @steam_phils]

Protect the rights and welfare of STE professionals!

Non-standard forms of employment (temporary, part-time), prevalent in government & academic R&D institutions:
👩‍🔬rob workers of security of work
👨‍🔬shorten training time
👩‍🔬may lead to work-life balance issues, occupational risks

[STEAM PH @steam_phils]

Enhance science and technology (S&T) education and training, and science communication!

The shift to online learning has intensified the educational divide, & has worsened the quality of STEM education due to compromised learning experiences.

Learn more: https://t.co/DoRhnvJFX5

[STEAM PH @steam_phils]

Agriculture will always play a significant role in our economy, but there has recently been a downward trend in agriculture & fisheries production.

The under-prioritization in this sector led to low rural development, worsened by low support for agricultural modernization.

[STEAM PH @steam_phils]

Promote public transportation for the people! There is a need for transport services that are:
✅efficient
✅affordable
✅safe
✅reliable
✅clean

In serving multiple linkages, mass transport system is crucial for a dynamic & industrial economy.

Join us: https://t.co/Yhuztg7cFy

[Queer Scientists PH 🏳️‍🌈 @QueerSciencePH]

Queer Scientists PH is a proud member of the STEAM PH alliance!

Join us on February 10 as we launch the 2022 STE Agenda for the Filipino People. 🌈✊

[STEAM PH @steam_phils]

Join us on February 10, 2022 on Zoom to learn more about the STEAM PH alliance and the 2022 STE Electoral Agenda.

Register here: https://t.co/DoRhnvJFX5

[Queer Scientists PH 🏳️‍🌈 @QueerSciencePH]

To close out, West tells us how tiring — and important — it is to explain to those unfamiliar of what the LGBT community means.

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As a part of both the STEM and LGBT community, West expresses how his unique perspective impacts both sides equally.

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[Queer Scientists PH 🏳️‍🌈 @QueerSciencePH]

" When I was [in UP Diliman], my colleagues were very supportive because some of them are also part of the LGBTQ+ community. Some of them were straight [...], but they were allies and they knew the lingo."

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[Queer Scientists PH 🏳️‍🌈 @QueerSciencePH]

West tells us as a scientist that moves often, it becomes a constant question of whether or not he should come out to his coworkers.

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[Queer Scientists PH 🏳️‍🌈 @QueerSciencePH]

An undergrad at UP Manila where he became interested in Chemistry, then eventually Pharmacy. Now working on nanomedicine for diseases like cancer and obesity.

Full article up on our Medium!

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[Queer Scientists PH 🏳️‍🌈 @QueerSciencePH]

This week's feature is West Paraiso, a research scientist and an industrial pharmacist working on nanomedicine.

Read the full interview now on our Medium!

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Even with over 20 years of experience as a scientist, Mara continues to question her abilities. She assures everyone that simply being in the field is something to be celebrated.

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[Jason Tan Liwag @jaseybel]

Thankful to @writerinmanila for taking the time to interview us at @QueerSciencePH. Talked about the intersections of the LGBT+ community and the scientific community, and how science affects the struggle for equity and inclusion. Read via @inquirerdotnet:
https://t.co/86AZUmgB9d