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Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Physical Sciences Community
During June, AIP is highlighting resources that honor their contributions to the physical sciences community.
Pride Month 2026: Free to be Proud

Our community is filled with brilliant minds bringing a full spectrum of expertise and contributions into the physical sciences. AIP and its member societies are committed to fostering a culture that elevates stories from every part of our community.

In honor of Pride Month, we have gathered resources that support LGBTQ+ scientists and highlight contributions from the queer community to science and humanity.

  • For those of us in the LGBTQ+ community, Pride is at its roots a celebration of authenticity. And so at this time of year, I am proud that AIP’s culture is one that not only celebrates and cultivates inclusive practice and a culture of belonging in STEMM, so that all of us can be our authentic selves each day.
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    Chief Executive Officer AIP
  • Allyship matters—during Pride Month and every day. At AIP, we honor the vital contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals across the physical sciences and remain committed to advancing opportunity, access, and belonging. We are building and supporting pathways so all voices are valued, all identities are seen, and everyone has the support to thrive in their academic and professional journey.
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    Career Opportunity and Advancement Officer AIP
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LGBTQ+ Voices Unite Within STEMM

As we envision and work toward a future where the physical sciences thrive through the contributions of individuals from all backgrounds, there are guiding voices and important stories to light the way.

AIP strives to empower our community to share their stories, fostering an exciting and inclusive environment for physical scientists everywhere. Explore LGBTQ+ scientists’ experiences, queer science news, and more with Physics Today and the Society of Physics Students.

Pride Book Recommendations
Pride Month Book Recommendations
Delve into a curated collection of books and articles celebrating LGBTQ+ scientists and queer science history.
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The Power of Oral Histories
Join SPS Intern Kai Hostetter-Habib as he shares insights from his oral history interview with astrophysicist and LGBTQ+ advocate Dr. Jan Eldridge.
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Teaching Guide on Ben Barres, Neurobiology Pioneer and Self-Described Champion for Gender Equity
Introduce your students to resources for understanding LGBTQ+ experiences in STEM and increasing their visibility in the scientific community.
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Initial Conditions Episode 6: Historical Romance and LGBTQ+ Representation
Listen to author Olivia Waite discuss the role of women in science in her regency-era romance novel, “The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics.”
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Wikipedia Dispatches: LGBT Physicists and Astronomers
Help the Niels Bohr Library & Archives create and edit Wikipedia pages for LGBTQ+ physical scientists.
Celebrating an Empowered Spectrum of LGBTQ+ Trailblazers

Throughout June, AIP will be highlighting archival resources that celebrate the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ people in STEMM. By elevating their experiences, we hope to inform and inspire meaningful change. Be sure to share the stories that move you and follow our social channels to join in on the conversation. #PrideMonth

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Why history is not simply about analyzing the past, but also about correctly documenting the present.
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Creating spaces where LGBTQ+ people in STEM can discuss their experiences is important.
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Being out about queer identity correlates with enhanced work productivity.
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Her efforts to minimize noise in gravitational-wave detection are yielding insights into the quantum behavior of macroscopic objects.

Your work. Your life. Your legacy.

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Your work. Your life. Your legacy.

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