Dr Clara Barker 🔬🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈
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My favorite science photo ever!
No more white coats or looking down microscopes please!
“I was no longer pretending or hiding”: a trans scientist finds a lab to call home
@UniofOxford
@mplsoxford
@LinacreCollege
@OxfordMaterials
@tigerinstemm
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I am so excited to be going into the weekend with the news that I have been awarded a
@DaphneJacksonTr
fellowship, sponsored by the
@RoySocChem
, continuing to work in the
@OxfordMaterials
with the awesome
@SusieSpeller
.
Woohoo!
#TransInSTEM
#PrideinSTEM
#LGBTinSTEM
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So for those that don't know, I did me a
@TEDx
talk with
@tedxlondon
on diversity in academia and STEMM.
It is now LIVE!!! EEPSSSSSS
#TransLooksLikeThis
#DiversityandInclusion
#diversitymatters
#LGBTQ
#lgbtstem
#LGBTSTEMinar19
#transpride
via
@YouTube
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Happy Trans Day of Visibility everyone. For all my trans siblings, and my non-trans friends and allies, whether you keep your trans status hidden or, like me, kinda bang on about it. I love you all.
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"I don’t recall a plethora of columns offering solidarity from heterosexual “feminists” before so many latched on to lesbians as a way to push their agenda on trans issues." Opinion: I'm sick of being told trans people are ‘erasing’ lesbians like me
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Awesome new
#science
book, highlighting many different scientists including some very big names from history, modern amazing folk like
@GretaThunberg
and
@NeilDeGrTyson
and... me?!?
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Very excited to be coming in today, celebrating this and LGBT+ history month today, as well as sharing some of my STEM heros.
#LGBTHM20
#transinSTEM
#lgbtstem
#WomenInScience
#womeninSTEMM
It's Women and Girls in Science day 👩🔬
The wonderful
@ClaraMBarker
is at South & City today. Clara runs the Centre for Applied Superconductivity at Oxford University, is a Proud trans Scientist and will be inspiring some of our students today 💫
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I made a coffee table, with two extendable sleeves to fit those larger
#boardgames
All reclaimed wood, whether personally or from
@OxfordWood
Mix of woods, and NO metal in the making.
Pretty pleased with myself. Could be better but those are lessons for next time 🙂
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I wrote a blog piece for the RS talking about why we cannot simply ignore our identities, in my case being LGBTI+, and 'just get on with our job'
“Honesty and openness are essential if we want to create real change, not just for LGBT+ people but for everyone.”
@ClaraMBarker
explains why she can't ignore her
#LGBT
+ identity to do her job.
#LGBTHistory
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It's nice to be recognized alongside amazing trans scientists. I'm always humbled people want to hear from me.
And, for those that know me, huge shock but...
...it isn't one of the 2 photos I use for everything!
'Gasp'
#TransInSTEM
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
#TransWomenareWomen
Today, we're celebrating Trans scientists.
Meet Dr. Clara Barker (
@ClaraMBarker
), a thin-film material scientist who manages the Centre for Applied Superconductivity, in the materials department at Oxford University.
Dr. Barker is also a TEDx speaker:
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Today is the trans day of visibility.
#tdov
To all my trans siblings, a brighter day is coming.
To those who are out and loud, you are beacons to so many. Make sure you tell your heroes, I try to!
To those who are not out, take your time, this is your journey.
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I hate that our culture is being split by anti-intellectualism masquerading as free speech and, well, intelectual though.
It isn't. It is hypocracy.
Students removing a picture from a private room is not news, it is their choice and, well, not important in the scheme of things
Oxford University students removing a picture of the Queen is simply absurd. She is the Head of State and a symbol of what is best about the UK. During her long reign she has worked tirelessly to promote British values of tolerance, inclusivity & respect around the world
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Ah, I wrote a thing. I'd forgotten about this one, written in a pre-lockdown world!
Dr Clara Barker, engineer and materials scientist, writes on our blog why she can't ignore the fact that she is LGBT+ to do her job. Read her experience as an LGBT+ scientist.
#PrideMonth
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To our transgender and non-binary youth, you are amazing. You are valid. Your identities are who you are. You are going to contribute amazing things to the world and you will take the power from those who would hold us back.
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Got me a post in
@HuffPost
about being out and proud in STEM :) (Spotted some typos, doh.)
#LGBTscience
#STEM
#trans
@LGBTSTEM
@huffpostqueer
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We are not erasing history
We are showing that we have grown
We are showing that we are better than our ancestors
We are showing the truth of our history
We are saying that we are better than that
It is impossible to change history
But damn, I wish we could
#RhodesMustFall
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I'm always super humbled when people talk about me as a role model or someone to look up to in some way.
I have so many flaws - and more when I was a teen.
But I try to be the best person I can, make up for my past mistakes.
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I went to visit a local youth group last night.
The area reminded me of the council estate I grew up on.
And yet no one batted an eyelid when I turned up. Sure, there were looks of 'who are you' but not 'what are you'.
I have so much faith in the acceptance of our future.
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You know those jobs that seem like a huge amount of work and effort. So you put it off. And it gets bigger. And it causes huge stress. And you can't sleep knowing you have not done it. And the task gets bigger and bigger
Then you do it, and it take 10 mins
Just doing one of those
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Funny isn't it. The people who penned the last letter arguing for the right to debate under academic freedom are annoyed that we responded under... Academic freedom 😂
I'm not going to go into the petty reposnses I've seen to our letter cause they speak for themselves.
"Dons speak up for Stonewall trans programme" a letter to the Sunday Times, co-signed by c. 1400 UK based professionals in Universities and Research Institutes
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honored to be among so many amazing charities, role models and personal heroes. no policies changed tonight, but the winds are blowing in the right direction and I am very hopeful for the future
#lgbtq
#transpride
now to focus on
#LGBTSTEMDay
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What is the LGBTQ+ STEMinar? Well, I'm glad you asked :)
I'd love it if we didn't need events like this. But we do. And I have met so many amazing people as a result.
#Pride2021
#PrideMonth2021
#LGBTQIA
#ThisIsWhatAScientistLooksLike
@ClaraMBarker
@LGBTSTEM
Find out more about what goes on at the
#LGBTQSTEMinar
as
@ClaraMBarker
explains.
#PrideMonth
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Just got a result that seems to confirm a theory I had 15 years ago (& couldn't test back then)
Only got to test it as I was trying to repeat what looked like a rogue result.
Total 'fist in the air' moment
Love it on a Friday eve & so glad I got the chance to return to research
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People can be ace.
Been feeling rough but needed to go to local shop today. Popped in dressed in baggy lounge clothes - kinda scruffy!
The shop keep in today I have not seen for about 12 months.
And he used my correct pronouns.
Simple things can really make your day.
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I wanted to note that today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Each year, for the last 20 years, the trans and gender non-conforming and our allies come together to honour those who have been killed due to their trans status.
A list is produced by
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Wow, a shout out from the
@royalsociety
Thank you! The amazing support of
@OxfordMaterials
@mplsoxford
&
@UniofOxford
allow me to work happily and comfortably without having to hide who I am. You cannot underestimate the importance of being yourself at work
#LGBTHM18
#transpride
Dr Clara Barker (
@ClaraMBarker
) manages a Centre for Applied Superconductivity
@UniofOxford
& was recently recognised by the Prime Minister for her LGBT+ voluntary work
#LGBTHM18
#LGBTscience
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Hello world,
so... I'm in ANOTHER
#science
#engineering
#SciComm
book released TODAY!
It features loads of amazing people in
#STEM
.
Woop!
This time, by the awesome
@shinisomara
Published by
@whatonearthbook
and
@imperialcollege
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So cool 2B featured in news story by OxUni. And I was wearing a
@CriticalRole
tee when we filmed :)
@matthewmercer
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This feels like the wrong question.
We don't need to change our view of their output (unless bias influenced their results).
But we should change how we talk about them. Put them in context. Don't celebrate their names with building/prizes.
Otherwise, STEM is not for all
QUESTION:
We've seen renowned scientists - historical and contemporary - put forward discriminatory views (sexism, racism, and more).
Should this change how we see their work?
🤔🤔🤔
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Always weird to see things like this, but love my picture in the new book from
@rebelgirlsbook
#CelebratePride
So many amazing people in this book, I'm privileged to be among them.
This picture from
@oliviamhealy
is flipping awesome.
#HappyPride
everyone
#LGBTQ
#lgbtqInSTEM
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The more I read about Sally Ride, the more inspired I become. So I talk about her whenever I can.
"[Sally's] posthumous recognition as a prominent gay woman in STEM has had a huge influence. Additionally, she was outspoken about the need to improve education & encourage STEM literacy."
@ClaraMBarker
's
#InspirationalWoman
is astronaut Sally Ride.
#IWD
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It was my pleasure to speak at a Turing+ event yesterday at DSIT.
We spoke on how to attract, retain and make the most of our
#LGBTQ
colleagues in
#stem
Always nice to see
@DrCarpineti
of
@PrideinSTEM
& the
@RoySocChem
as well as hear the experiences of
@CSOSue
and
@rozcampion
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The last few days I have seen a lot of discussions, with many folk saying that women are not excluded from science - they just prefer 'other things'. Yet I am having a lot of convos suggesting otherwise.
Then I read this tweet
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So - this is bizarre!
I knew it was happening but to be celebrated in this way, alongside the legend that is
@ruth_hunt
is a real honour.
I am humbled. Thank you so much
@DailyInfoOxford
Look what just arrived! We're so chuffed with our beautiful new
#LGBTQ
+
#Oxford
postcards, which we'll be giving away for free this Saturday
@oxfordpride
. Come and find us in the
@oxcastlequarter
marketplace between 12 & 6pm! 🏳️🌈
#HoldTight
#OxfordPride
#Pride2019
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I hate having my photo taken.
I have always been a camera dodger.
But I do love modelling for
@PhilippaPhoto
and I am so happy with the last session result.
That I don't have to smil helps :)
#Trans
#Trangender
#ThisIsWhatAScientistLooksLike
#transisbeautiful
#LGBTSTEM
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Those at
#LondonPride
today, enjoy.
But do learn from the lessons of last year, and stand proud with your trans friends. Cause its pretty intense right now for us. Your love and support is amazing and keeps us going x
@MillyAbraham
@ClaraMBarker
@LengMonty
and
@MillyAbraham
tells us more about why we need more acceptance of
#trans
people.
#Pride
#LondonPride
#BeyondBorders
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
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Really honoured to have my work with LGBT+ people recognised by
@UniofOxford
last night. So many amazing nominees and winners, and it was amazing to be counted as one of them. Thank you for all the support. We still have a ways to go for trans (& all) equality!
#lgbt
#transpride
Well done to the Vice-Chancellor's Diversity Award winners! 🎉 The awards, this year hosted by
@junesarpong
, will be held every two years, aiming to promote equality and diversity within
@UniofOxford
by celebrating inspiring people and projects:
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Very proud to represent
@OxfordMaterials
@mplsoxford
and
@UniofOxford
today at the release of this report at the
@RoySocChem
in association with the
@IOPDiversity
and
@RAS_Diversity
It is important, to be given visibility and have our issues shared
#PhysSciEquality
#LGBTinSTEM
A new report from
@RoySocChem
,
@physicsworld
and
@RoyalAstroSoc
shows how the workplace culture can push LGBT+ physical scientists out. Let’s build a more inclusive culture and fight for
#LGBTinSTEM
#PhysSciEquality
#Diversity
#PrideMonth
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You would find it rude if someone kept calling you by the wrong name, whether on purpose or by choice.
Pronouns are no different.
It is just plain decency to get it right.
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Thank you Taylor for being an amazing friend and companion.
Home feels lonely without you.
Rest easy.
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So...
a woman wearing any clothing is sexy?
or posing in front of any object is provocative?
is STEM unprofessional.
just start wearing bin large bin bags and standing next to landfill sites🤮
Or
Maybe stop sexualising people? Judging people?
Treat people like... colleagues😮
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So proud to be a part of this blog with some fantastic people.
It is great to see the
@royalsociety
being so active in their inclusion.
Right now I feel part of the STEM community - something that wasn't always the case.
It is a nice feeling.
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When I give talks, I hear from some amazing people who share stories of hardships I can't imagine facing. I've had struggles but I have my privilege too. If I can use that to make things better for others, then it is an honor.
My platform is not a right and I'm so grateful for it
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@NMRLPH
@travisalabanza
@JustJuno1
@SabahChoudrey
@jamie_windust
@megjohnbarker
@UglaStefania
@theFoxFisher
@JakeGraf1
@MunroeBergdorf
@yvyworld
@Genderintell
@TransHealthUK
@Sam_R_Hope
To our young trans siblings- you are awesome. I'm so proud of you and who you are. You are the future. We are fighting hard to leave it better than we found it. I cannot wait to see what you do with it. SHINE ON and don't forget to love each other🏳️⚧️🌈🌟✨💖
#TransIsBeautiful
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Really excited to be able to announce this.
@tedxlondon
have shown themselves to be fantastic trans allies! I am soooo happy to be
#ShowingUp
for
#TEDxLondonWomen
talking about
#lgbtSTEM
and
#Diversity
#lgbtiq
#ButterFly
#protecttranskids
What a better way of starting the weekend than ANNOUNCING a new SPEAKER?
Manager of the Centre for Applied Superconductivity in the Materials Department of
@UniofOxford
, vocal
#LGBTQI
+ campaigner and trans scientist
@ClaraMBarker
will be
#ShowingUp
with us at
#TEDxLondonWomen
🎉
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Just signed an email "best wooshes"
I'm good with that.
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Happy to be able to share this. Very exciting!
#lgbtstem
#transpride
Exciting news:
@ClaraMBarker
has accepted our invitation to be plenary speaker at
#iscientist19
!
She is a material scientist
@UniofOxford
vocally campaigning for trans rights & vice chair of the university's LGBT+ advisory group!
Find out more here:
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Most people on Twitter know me as an activist for improved equity in STEM & academia.
However, I also run youth groups for LGBTI+ young people and put a lot of time into making sure young people, as well as their parents/carers have support. It is really important to me.
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My first edible tomato of the season. Loads more 'almost there' but this was the first ready 😊
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I love February. Today was my 4th talk of the month. All different, different crowds, but all full with amazing new people to meet 🏳️🌈🌈
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On Monday, a friend asked me: "Clara, you support a lot of people. Who supports you?"
It was really nice of him to ask and I really appreciated it.
Check-in on your friends. It will mean a lot to them. Especially those who don't have support.
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Happy
#IWD2020
#InternationalWomensDay
to all the amazing women I know, I am so much better for knowing you all.
The hugest shout out to my mother. Thank you for everything.
To my sister and niece, you're both amazing too. I'm excited to see what young 'un achieves.
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#PRIDE2020
&
#trans
I am not ashamed of who I am.
Words trying to shame me are water of a ducks back.
I don't need fixing.
To my
#LGBTI
+ peeps, I get my strength from you, because you are amazing xx
#PrideMonth2020
You are amazing. I am proud of you.
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I am a big believer that Oxford needs the best minds. Being a transwoman from a working-class northern town, I never expected to end up here because of that. So any project to help folk get here on academic merit, regardless of background, is a great initiative to me.
Introducing
@AccessOxbridge
.
@AccessOxbridge
connects disadvantaged students with expert mentors from the University of Oxford and Cambridge in order to make Oxbridge accessible to all!
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It's great to see the profile of amazing engineers, past and present, celebrated in this tube map by
@TfL
and
@RAEngNews
#NationalEngineeringDay
#EngineeringIconsTubeMap
Happy
#NationalEngineeringDay
! We're loving this fabulous 'tube map' of engineering icons, featuring the brilliant Daphne Jackson Fellow
@ClaraMBarker
and even Daphne herself! Check it out below
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I wrote about why we need
#LGBTSTEMDay
right now.
We can build on the work carried out by the
@RoySocChem
@IOPDiversity
and
@RAS_Diversity
with their recent report into the climate for LGBT+ scientists. We can use this, and today, as a stepping stone to making STEM for all
Why is
#LGBTSTEMDay
important?
@ClaraMBarker
explains how far we’ve come – & why there is still work to do – to make our scientific community a more inclusive one:
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A huge thank you to
@DaphneJacksonTr
and
@RoySocChem
for supporting and enabling this amazing oppertunity for me.
And also to
@SusieSpeller
and
@OxfordMaterials
for all the fantastic encouragment to apply.
I am absolutly made up.
Now, to do the science!
Big congratulations to
@ClaraMBarker
who starts her Daphne Jackson Fellowship today. And a huge thank you to
@RoySocChem
for enabling this to happen. Good times are ahead!
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Thank you so much
@tedxlondon
. That was amazing to be a part of. So many amazing acts. Im humbled
#TEDxLondonWomen
#ShowingUp
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Does your inclusion, your equality, rely on exclusion?
Well, if so that sounds less like a desire for equity and more like a desire for power?
Real equity needs to be inter-sectional. We can make a better life for each other together.
Let's work for a better world together.
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A response to last week's Sunday Times article where some folks believe that I am a threat to their Academic Freedom.
There is a difference between academic freedom and adamemic integrity or academic merit, btw
Please sign and share our open letter to the Sunday Times rebutting yesterday's articles. Respecting our trans colleagues and students, and affirming their safety and inclusion, does not erode academic freedoms or the rights of other disadvantaged groups.
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To the adults of the UK: The death of another a teen trans person is too many. This may be big news in the UK right now, but we lose many more without hearing about it.
Was it a hate crime?
The fact that we so easily think it could be says everything we need to know.
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Check this out. Who would have ever thought that I would have ever been featured in a teen mag? As a scientist!!!
#ThisIsWhatAScientistLooksLike
#WomenInScience
#WomenInSTEM
#TransInSTEM
#LGBTQIAnProud
#LGBTSTEM
#LGBTHM21
Ever wondered what a career in science looks like?
@ClaraMBarker
tells all.
"If you work hard and really have interest in a subject, you can do it"
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It's right to question how we do things, not just blindly follow what we're told.
However, the last few days have seen a concerted effort by the media to harass trans people. This a movement. It has got smarter and more damaging.
Stand with us, be a
#TransAlly
. Thank you. <3
With the relentless attacks on the trans community in the media, we need our allies more than ever. Thank you for speaking up and challenging transphobia, and showing the world that you are a
#TransAlly
❤️
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So often passion is used to dismiss the views of others. I'm patronised a lot and yes, I am passionate. I care about what I say. That does not mean I don't consider what I say, and the consequences.
If we start listening to the passionate, maybe things will actually change.
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A chilling Taylor.
Far less worried about my gender identity than others. Seems it doesn't matter to her as long as I am good to her.
I love her so much! 💜💙💖
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Echoed. Change is happening
Such amazing, inspiring 2 days. Our main take home message is: WE ARE NOT ALONE!
#iscientist19
Thanks!Thanks!Thanks!
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I love this conference so much. For a STEM conference, I really do find it empowering and met so many amazing people there.
It has shown me that I am not alone as an LGBTI+ scientist. I highly recommend coming along if you can.
(Note - it is afordable but does fill up quickly!)
Folks! We’re proud to announce that the
#LGBTSTEMinar20
is now OPEN FOR REGISTRATION (FREE!) & ABSTRACTS! Deadline of 20 December. Lots of space this year! Hope to see you all in Birmingham in January!
#LGBTSTEM
#BiInSci
#TransInSTEM
#QueerSTEM
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The sad thing about the anti-vax/masker conspiracy movement is that, at a trans person, we know how easily misinformation sways and how quickly anti-science cultures permeate society.
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Had to update on these beauties. They have been springing up loads the last few days.
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For a while now, many people have been saying that spliting the
#LGBTQ
community apart, pitting us against each other, is damaging to all our rights. Pitting women who are not trans against non-trans people. Reducing our power, keeping us down.
We are
#StrongerTogether
Education secretary Gavin Williamson lauds student who called gays an 'abomination' as he reveals 'free speech' plan
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I did some real science! Been a while. 1st publication in 5yrs, 1st in
@SciReports
I had to prioritise me for a while. But now I'm hungry to get back into research!
#lgbtSTEM
#transinSTEM
#WomenInSTEM
High-throughput PVD flexible thermoelectric generators
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We have a real attack on trans right happening now in the UK.
And just like when we discuss our precious statues, the conflation and misinformation is exactly that.
I'm no historian, but a friend took a look through history that will be interesting for some of you
Terfs are fond of the Suffragettes, and often talk about the good old days of feminism. So I went on a bit of a search into how women's suffrage movements were painted. And it's the clear parallels between anti-suffrage and anti-trans discourse are eye-opening.
A thread. 1/
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A huge step forward, not just for trans researchers but all people who need to be able to change their names on papers. It is great to see change happening slowly but surely. I hope other publishers follow suit.
#TransinSTEM
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
@StemTrans
#LGBTQSTEM
Following tireless efforts, name change policies are becoming more prominent among scientific publishers, sparking hope for meaningful change
Huge thank you to
@TessTanenbaum
and
@ClaraMBarker
for their contributions to this article!
Read it here:
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If we exclude everyone for being different, at what point do we actually have anyone left to compete?
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I am calling upon the government & my institution to make a firm statement on the new laws in Brunei.
It won't help the people of Brunei immediately, but with enough support, real change is possible.
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Public apology.
I'm not sure why, what I was thinking or what reality I thought I was in. But this evening I added milk to my tea as soon as I'd poured the hot water. I have let myself down and deserve to have to drink it.
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I hadn't realised this was going to be part of another exhibition.
The exhibition has some amazing people photographed and I feel privileged to be in such great company.
A new season brochure on the doormat! From
@TheNorthWall
with
@PhilippaPhoto
‘s exhibition 100 Women of Oxford for
#PhotoOxford2020
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How amazing is this mural?
Great to see
@GCHQ
celebrating an amazing role model, Alan Turing.
His life means so much to so many, in different ways. He was a darn brilliant mathematician and also happened to be gay.
#PrideInTuring
#Pride2021
#PrideMonth2021
Alan Turing
🧠 Genius
🌈 LGBT+ icon
⭐️ Inspiration to those who dare to think and live differently
#PrideInTuring
#Pride2021
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I'm doing a live Q&A for Oxford Sparks tomorrow. I have no idea what to expect but I am very much looking forward to it!
Join us tomorrow for some more
#scienceathome
😊 We'll be chatting to
@ClaraMBarker
@OxfordMaterials
about her super-cool research on superconductors (
#sciencepun
intended) LIVE at 5.30pm BST on our YouTube channel:
See you there!
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I had. Good week, but it improved infinitely seeing these awesome peeps x
Terrible week much improved by being at the
#LGBTSTEMinar20
with these fabulous people (ps trying to get all the
@tigerinstemm
crew in the same place at the same time is exactly like herding cats 😂)
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Five years ago, I assumed that being a trans scientist was not something that could happen. I could never imagine a day like
#LGBTSTEMDay
- I certainly could not have imagined having been asked to speak at amazing places like
@STFC_Matters
and
@fusionenergy
on that day.
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Oh my gosh - it's me!
AGAIN...
and in an edition called 'young minds' - no one tell them 🙃
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈⚧️
Happy
#PrideMonth2021
everyone
#LGBTQPrideMonth
#STEM
#TransInSTEM
#LGBTQinSTEM
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Happy
#Pride2021
, Universe! Issue 7 of The Reader is live with
@onlinekyne
on why Pi is delicious,
@QueerinAI
's
@arjunsubgraph
on making the field more human, &
@ClaraMBarker
on thin films + infinite strength. Read it & subscribe at
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I want voice my support of
@Mermaids_Gender
. Mermaids support parents and guardians at a fragile time. They support families with young (potentially) trans people. They do not supply hormone intervention. They are not a ‘sex-change’ group. 1/8
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Struggling to write my upcoming keynote talk.
I am concerned about the curent state of
#LGBTI
+ rights in the UK but on Saturday I am speaking in a country that it has slipped more.
The chair for my talk is currently at the police station for making a pro-LGBTI+ insta.
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Am I a snowflake?
Damn right.
Never underestimate snowflakes - because together we can form an avalanche.
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The first of my lily's to come out this year 🙂
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Clara to Bill Gates: I am now live for active tracking.
I'll be honest, I felt like I was cheating on my amazing friends who worked on the Oxford vaccine but sadly, when I was stabbed it was a different one.
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Now that is a sputter target. What a lush colour.
I wonder what the plasma will look like!
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🤯 How wonderful is this. I am really rather flushed by this, what a wonderful thing to hear ❤️💛🧡💚💙💜🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#LGBTHM21
In celebration of
@LGBTHM
we would like to shine the spotlight on one of the 9 special scientists we have named our science classes after: Thin-film material scientist
@ClaraMBarker
- Check out her
@TEDx
talk on diversity in academia and STEMM 👇
#BullersScienceHeroes
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Managed to finish my teeny tiny 1000 piece jigsaw. No more mini jigsaws for me!
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Pretty pretty lillies.
And yes, taller than my housemate and the garden fence
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With all the misinformation and hate being spread, really lovely warm feelings to see this trending.
It is about compassion, looking after each other.
We need to remember to be kind to each other
#DontForgetToLoveEachOther
“STOP SILENCING WOMEN!”
Fair enough, you disingenuous shits. I will.
Gonna spend today boosting the messages of cis women who support trans inclusion in women’s spaces.
Reply, QT, tag me in, whatever, and I’ll retweet as many as I see. Do join me!
#CisWithTheT
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Amazing crowd and so much love to protest Trump and those enabling him in the the UK and Oxfordshire
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This week I have taken over a twitter account.
Today I am talking about magnetron sputtering, or playing snooker with atoms. This is my bread and butter research. Thought some may be interested here 😁
Ok. So I promised snooker with atoms. This is my main area of expertise. SO how do we turn a vacuum chamber with little inside to something that glows like in the picture?
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@LGBTSTEM
Clara (2?) here. Trans and Pan and a thin film material scientist who loves to nerd out and is doing my bit to make academia and STEM a better place for all x
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Today's hottest fashions brought to you by H&S (health and safety).
Complete the look with a matching white dewar in place of a handbag, filled with refreshing liquid nitrogen.
Yes, sometimes I do 'look like a scientist'...
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