Episode 107: Pride in STEM with Dr. Ben Britton

<p>Dr. Ben Britton joins host and producer Vanessa just in time for LGBT STEM Day. The conversation about 2SLGBTQ+ people's participation in STEM is ramping up more and more, and we're talking about what employers and those in academia can do to create a more welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We also cover what kinds of unique circumstances this community experiences, with some harrowing statistics that show how much work needs to be done to be inclusive to 2SLGBTQ+ people working in and studying STEM.</p> <p>(Please excuse any audio hiccups in this remotely recorded interview.)</p> <p><img style= "display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/94831/BOTW_Ben_Main_Page.png" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></p> <p>Ben Britton is an Associate Professor in Materials Engineering at UBC, teaches on the Manufacturing Engineering programme and holds a visiting Readership at Imperial College London. Ben leads a research group looking at characterising the performance and manufacturing of materials used in high risk high value applications, as well as materials used to support us achieving a low carbon future. In addition to his technical work, Ben works to agitate for improved equity in STEM, including a focus on LGBTQ+ issues.</p> <p>For full shownotes, transcription, and land acknowledgement visit <a href="http://i.sfu.ca/BuhvRT" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://i.sfu.ca/BuhvRT</a></p> <h4>Relevant Links:</h4> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348528752_Systemic_inequalities_for_LGBTQ_professionals_in_STEM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cech, E.A. and Waidzunas, T.J., "Systemic inequalities for LGBTQ professionals in STEM"</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Britton" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Britton on Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.expmicromech.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Experimental Micromechanical Characterisation Research Group</a></li> <li>Institute of