44: FEM in STEM with Kristin Latham-Scott

Written By KK

This week we chat with Kristin Latham-Scott is part administrative part teacher at Western Oregon University. She has lead undergrad research on Drosophila melanogaster and created a community on campus called FEM in STEM which stands for Female, Enby, and MORE in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We are going to chat about the importance of including everyone in the Science field. In this chat we discuss:

  • What got you into science?

  • What are you doing now with science?

    What research has you been apart of?

    How does fruit fly microbiome affect their lifestyles?

    Why fruit flies?

    Fruit flies Dance to attack mates?

    What communities are you apart of?

    What is FEM in STEM?

    25% of students are part of the LGBTQ+ community

    Why is it important to represent these groups on campus?

    What does it look like being an underserved person in STEM?

    The problem with only representing white cis-gendered males in STEM

    We talk about the different types of panels they host

    We vent about taking genetics in college

    Teacher Hack

    What is the most challenging thing you have to deal with?

    What is the most exciting thing that you have to deal with?

    What does a typical day look like for Kristin?

Where to find more of Kristin:
Kristin's CV

Email: lathamscottk@mail.wou.edu
Resources Mentioned:
WOU
FEM in STEM
Time, Love, Memory book


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