Celebrating the Contributions of Queer Scientists and Inventors
Science thrives when everyone can bring their full selves to the work of discovery. This Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ scientists and trailblazers whose contributions have shaped everything from biology and chemistry to computer science and space exploration. Their stories—of brilliance, resilience, and creativity—remind us that diversity fuels progress. At Schmidt Sciences, we’re proud to support an inclusive scientific community where queer researchers are empowered to ask bold questions, break boundaries, and drive meaningful change.
Queer Scientists and Inventors
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Alan Turing
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Chloe Orkin
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Derick Jones Jr.
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Clara M. Barker
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Martin Gouterman
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Joan Roughgarden
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Kate Hutton
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Sophie Wilson
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Mark Harrington
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Robin Aguilar
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Ben Barres
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Rebecca Oppenheimer
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Nergis Mavalvala
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Tiara Moore
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Lauren Esposito