Standing in Solidarity with Asian American and Pacific Islander People

Responding to the Recent Atlanta Shootings and Violence Against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community

We at oSTEM, Inc. stand with the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) in denouncing the violence that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is experiencing. This violence must end and we must stand with AAPI folks.

We have co-signed a statement by SASE, we encourage you all to read it and find ways you can help the AAPI community. You can read the statement here.

Looking for ways to help? SASE has provided ways you can take direct steps to combat this violence and racism:

Educate yourself through advocacy organizations like Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ).
Participate in bystander intervention training to learn how to respond to racist harassment.
Report hate crimes using this incident reporting tool to help develop better anti-violence policies.
Donate directly to victims who have experienced anti-Asian attacks.
Attend SASE's virtual Spark the Future competition on April 30, which asks teams to develop creative, engaging solutions to social justice challenges. Like all their programs, the purpose is to elevate AAPI voices and promote allyship among the global community.

Read the Statement

Community Aid Fund

Our hearts go out to those affected by the winter storm in the south and the midwest. While the cold snap may be over now, we know that many are facing unprecedented costs associated with surviving and staying safe during the storm. We know that these disasters and event have an amplified effect on the already vulnerable members of society, including LGBTQ+ people. oSTEM is committed to providing support for our community, especially in times of need. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please fill out this form.

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oSTEM's Statement

We are speaking out in solidarity with those fighting for the dismantling of white supremacy. As Pride Month and the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots near, we cannot forget that victories of freedom in the United States have been a direct result of movements of civil unrest led by Black people. We cannot stand as idle witnesses to the systemic racism, racial violence, and police brutality taking Black lives every day. We must demand justice and liberation for the Black community in the form of systematic change that values Black life and Black freedom. And we must work towards this change through the resistance of oppression, the protection of the most marginalized, and the redistribution of wealth to those in need. We must say Black Lives Matter. Stay strong. Stay safe.

oSTEM has reached our donation match goal of $2,500 USD to The Okra Project

Resources & Other Information

The state of the world has changed very quickly in the last few weeks with the COVID-19 pandemic that is currently affecting us as global citizens. As the oSTEM community includes displaced members and affiliates from academic student chapters to international volunteers, it is important to us that we use this space to address your specific needs.

Academic and professional chapters are the foundation of oSTEM. Though community has often been defined by the value of in-person connections, we are committed to taking a stand against the public health risk caused by this pandemic.

In support of your health and safety, until further notice, we will cease all in-person oSTEM events and meetings and transition to a fully online community.

Find out ways to be Involved with oSTEM's Community Effort

Want to support oSTEM's mission? Consider donating!

oSTEM is sustained by the help of our Sponsors. Organizations can either sponsor our Annual Conference or join a year long partnership with oSTEM by joining the Organizational Advisory Council.

We have student and professional chapters across the US, UK, and Canada. Looking to join an existing one or start a new one? Check out our chapter directory or contact membership@ostem.org.

oSTEM, Inc. relies on our volunteers to serve the LGBTQ+ STEM Community! What we do would not be possible without the hard work of our dedicated volunteers. We're currently looking to expand our teams. Interested? Check the link below to find out more information!

oSTEM is a non-profit professional association for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community.
oSTEM empowers LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy.

oSTEM is offering emergency resources to our community who are displaced by COVID-19 while we continue supporting our entire family virtually.

Responding to the Recent Atlanta Shootings and Violence Against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community

Community Aid Fund

oSTEM's Statement

Want to support oSTEM's mission? Consider donating!

oSTEM is sustained by the help of our Sponsors. Organizations can either sponsor our Annual Conference or join a year long partnership with oSTEM by joining the Organizational Advisory Council.

We have student and professional chapters across the US, UK, and Canada. Looking to join an existing one or start a new one? Check out our chapter directory or contact membership@ostem.org.

oSTEM, Inc. relies on our volunteers to serve the LGBTQ+ STEM Community! What we do would not be possible without the hard work of our dedicated volunteers. We're currently looking to expand our teams. Interested? Check the link below to find out more information!

oSTEM is a non-profit professional association for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community. oSTEM empowers LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy.

oSTEM is offering emergency resources to our community who are displaced by COVID-19 while we continue supporting our entire family virtually.

Responding to the Recent Atlanta Shootings and Violence Against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community

Community Aid Fund

oSTEM's Statement

oSTEM is a non-profit professional association for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community.
oSTEM empowers LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy.