Interfacial Sciences and Electrochemistry
“I have always thought that it’s not so much that I am ‘out’ about being gay, but more that I have never had any desire to pretend otherwise.” Tom Welton is an openly gay scientist and the 1st professor of sustainable chemistry. Welton first became interested in chemistry during his A-level courses and credits his …
“When scientific theory says something’s wrong with so many people, perhaps the theory is wrong, not the people.” Joan was born in 1946 in New Jersey. She received her bachelor’s in biology and philosophy from the University of Rochester in 1968, and a PhD from Harvard in biology from Harvard in 1971. She worked as …
“Society can go its way so long as it does not get in my way. But if it does, there’s going to be a fight” Frank was born in New York City in 1925, where he spent his childhood in Queens. He knew he wanted to be a scientist from age four and knew he …
Founder of the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (1980)
Co-founder of the Treatment Action Group and prominent activist and researcher in the field of HIV/AIDS.
“Visibility is important for mental health, for standing up to injustices, and for mentoring current colleagues and future scientists.” – Lauren Esposito
Political activist and chemist who made significant contributions towards the field of quantum chemistry.
Editor-in-Chief of Cell journal.
“Studying whether there's life on Mars or studying how the universe began, there's something magical about pushing back the frontiers of knowledge” – Sally Ride
“I lived life on my terms: I wanted to switch genders, and I did. I wanted to be a scientist, and I was . . . I stood up for what I believe in and I like to think I made an impact.” – Ben Barres