Rainbow Science Network

Resources

This page contains a number of curated links of potential interest to LGBTQ+ researchers, RSN member faculty and other allies. Please note that Penn State is not responsible for the content or maintenance of the non-PSU organizations listed here.

Rainbow Science Network

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oSTEM

Campus LGBTQ+ STEM organization

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Engage Now

Students for Cultivating Change

Campus LGBTQ+ STEM organization

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Penn State LGBTQ+ Student Organizations

Penn State Student Affairs

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Learn about the resources and initiatives across Penn State and within the Eberly College of Science that

promote a culture of inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community and celebrates the diversity of our students, faculty and staff.  

Penn State Offices and Initiatives

 

Penn State Diversity Education Resources

  • Safer People Safer Places Network – workshops that seek to create a safer and more inclusive environment for sexual and gender diversity
  • Diversity Education – educational workshops offered by the Affirmative Action Office
  • Stand for State – programming that teaches you how to take action when you witness bias or other events

 

Penn State Policies and Reporting Resources

  • Resources to Report Wrongdoing – Reporting bias and harassment
  • Student Code of Conduct – Outlines unacceptable behavior by students and student organizations
  • Red Folder – A guide to help faculty and staff recognize, respond and refer distressed students
  • Penn State Policy AD29 – Statement on Intolerance
  • Penn State Policy AD85 – Regarding Sexual and/or Gender-Based Harassment and Misconduct
  • Penn State Policy AD91 – Regarding Discrimination and Harassment, and Related Inappropriate Conduct

 

Instructional Resources

LGBTQ STEM Day.

Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM

LGBTQ+ STEM DAY PRIDE in STEM Diversity STEM Job Resources

International LGBTQ+ STEM Organizations

We Are sculpture at Penn State.

Many professional scientific societies have task forces or committees charged to assess, promote, and ensure the inclusion of LGBTQ+ members

in the society in order to build a community of support. Learn about their initiatives and outcomes.

LGBTQ+ Equity in Professional STEM Societies

Additional Resources

The RSN welcomes input to these lists of resources. If you know additional resources including international LGBTQ+ organizations for our overseas students and our students studying abroad or professional societies with LGBTQ+ diversity efforts, please email information to sci-diversity@psu.edu.