About Us

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM), Inc. is a non-profit professional society focused on LGBTQ people in the STEM community. We hold weekly meetings including study spaces, guest speakers, and a variety of other activities. Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM), Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional society focused on LGBTQIA+ people in the STEM community. There are more than 65 student chapters at colleges/universities and professional chapters in cities across the United States and abroad. oSTEM at UC Davis seeks to empower LGBTQIA+ UC Davis students in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating an environment and community that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy. We strive to provide a safe space for all people to express themselves. To that end, we hold ourselves to a diversity policy built around respect for individuals regardless of where they are on life’s journey. oSTEM prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, citizenship, cultural background, socioeconomic status, age, disability, religion, or veteran status. Furthermore, oSTEM prohibits any harassment that detracts from the learning experience or threatens an individual in any form.