The research team (Riley Pizza, Danielle Pais, Logan Gin, Katey Cooper, Sara Brownell, and Emma Goodwin) examined how holding multiple marginalized identities shapes the experiences of undergraduate STEM students with disabilities across 85 U.S. institutions. They found that LGBTQ+ and nonbinary students were disproportionately represented among students with disabilities, with half of students with disabilities identifying as LGBTQ+. LGBTQ+ students with disabilities also re

Katey led the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) LGBTQ+ Committee conducted the largest survey to date of LGBTQ+ biologists. The study found trans and gender non-conforming biologists reported lower belonging and morale within the workplace, professional societies, and the biology community compared with cis straight biologists. Many LGBTQ+ biologists reported that their workplaces are moderately inclusive yet, more than 20% reported experiencing exclusionary behavior a

Chris Jackson, an integral member and leader of the fall 2025 oCURE research team, graduated from ASU this week with a Masters of Science in Biology! Read about Chris' impressive journey here! Chris' research, examining the impact of neurodivergent instructors revealing their identities in science courses, is in prep to be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal in the coming months. Congrats Chris!