Author Archives: isnbs

Why I changed my name, according to the rules of Latin taxonomy

By G. T. Antell Nomenclature systems for researchers and study taxa Fights between academic scientists are bitter, but only because the stakes are low. This petty politics is so infamous as to have its own name, Sayre’s Law, which theorizes that the intensity of feelings about an issue are inversely related to its importance. However,Continue reading “Why I changed my name, according to the rules of Latin taxonomy”

Lessons from the universe: Diversity is beautiful

By Yanú When you come out in a conservative society, you can get all kinds of reactions. One of the most hurtful ones for me was, “your life has no meaning and zero importance.” Do lives of cis, hetero people have more meaning than the lives of queer people? And what is the meaning ofContinue reading “Lessons from the universe: Diversity is beautiful”

Celebrating two years of community building for nonbinary scientists

By Liz Schiavoni “Yes, we exist!” Tweeted chemist Dr. Carolyn L. Ladd (they/xe), in response to the International Society of Nonbinary Scientists (ISNBS) celebrating its two-year anniversary on November 2nd, 2022. The organization was started by biological engineer Riley DeHority (they/them) as a joke, but a growing community formed over the serious need for supportContinue reading “Celebrating two years of community building for nonbinary scientists”

From boxes to galaxies: Dr. J. Garrett-Walker on emerging queer identities and the liberatory power of chosen names

By Riley DeHority and Sam Zlotnik While identities are often viewed through the lens of binaries and boxes to check, Dr. J. Garrett-Walker is not a big fan of this approach: “Science is all about putting people in boxes. Personally, I hate boxes.” Dr. Garrett-Walker is a developmental psychologist at the University of Toronto whoContinue reading “From boxes to galaxies: Dr. J. Garrett-Walker on emerging queer identities and the liberatory power of chosen names”