Out in STEM

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Photo of Ostem Members on a Hike
A group photo of oSTEM members at the final meeting of the spring 2022 semester.
Fall Kickoff 2024

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics @ the University of Colorado, Boulder is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional society focused on LGBTQ people in the STEM community.

oSTEM @ the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ is the 2018 Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØStudent Organization of the Year 

oSTEM at the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ provides networking opportunities, professional development, social events, and a safe space for LGBTQ+ STEM students at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. We are a chapter of the national organization oSTEM Inc. and are housed in the BOLD Center in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. We are also a Registered Student Organization (RSO) with the Center for Student Involvement on campus. 

Meeting Information

oSTEM hosts in-person meetings on Tuesdays from 6-7pm in the BOLD Center (ECCE 100) within the Engineering Center.

Whether it's potting succulents, craft nights, or roundtable discussions, oSTEM does it all! Our meetings consist of a mix of social, academic, and professional development events. Our doors are open to all members of the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder community, regardless of identity.

Stay updated with oSTEM

See the Linktree for our social media, Discord, newsletter, and more!

Get Involved

Whether you are an undergrad, graduate student, professor, or employee for a company, there are many ways you can help support oSTEM. See below for what opportunities are available for you!

Undergraduate and graduate students can attend weekly meetings hosted by oSTEM and attain membership. Additionally, oSTEM offers several volunteer opportunities throughout the school year, which include assisting with tabling and setting up major events. Unable to attend our regular meetings? We also host monthly D&D sessions. See our Discord and newsletter for information about D&D sessions.
oSTEM often reaches out and works with various staff at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder both in and outside of the BOLD Center. Examples include bringing in Career Services for a resume workshop, working with faculty to help shape programming, or giving out an award to a stand out faculty member who supported their LGBT students. Interested in supporting oSTEM? Email us at ostemboard@colorado.edu.
oSTEM works with many companies, primarily for professional development meetings and other events such as facility tours outside of usual meeting times. Want to work with oSTEM? Email us at ostemboard@colorado.edu!

Interested in partnering with oSTEM? Please read our to learn more about how you can support us.

Want to know how to be an official member? See our membership requirements on our Become a Member page.

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