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oSTEM Philly
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Philadelphia's network for LGBTQIA+ professionals in STEM.

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Check it out! We're building a network for LGBTQIA+ professionals in STEM. Empowering people to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy.

#QueerInSTEM #ProfessionalNetworking #oSTEMPhilly #Philadelphia #LGBTQIA
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August 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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☀️ We're enjoying our time away and hope you are too. What's your favorite summer getaway? Let us know down in the comments!

⛱️ A sunny beach
⛰️ A peaceful mountain
🏙️ A bustling city

#SummerVacation #QueerInSTEM #Poll
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August 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Are you a recent college graduate? Did you participate in oSTEM in college? Well, we'd love to have you join our professional chapter! Tap the link below to become a member.

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#QueerInSTEM #ProfessionalNetworking #LGBTQIA #oSTEMProfessional
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July 22, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Stay in touch with oSTEM Philly! Sign up for our email newsletter at the link below!

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#QueerInSTEM #oSTEMPhilly #ProfessionalNetworking #LGBTQIA
July 20, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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We regret to inform you that our Game Night and Networking event has been postponed. We look forward to seeing you again soon at another time.
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June 25, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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RSVP TODAY! Join us for Game Night and Networking this Thursday. Food, drinks, and some friendly competition. RSVP below!

Date: Thursday, June 25
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Queen & Rook Game Cafe

RSVP at this link:
bit.ly/ostemgamenight

#QueerInSTEM #Networking #PrideMonth #GameNight #LGBTQIA
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June 23, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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Philadelphia Black Pride is happening now! Our city has been shaped by both Black cultural leadership and landmark moments in LGBTQIA+ rights. These gatherings add to the rich mix of Pride across Philly. Celebrate Black LGBTQIA+ visibility, culture, and community!

#PhillyBlackPride #QueerInSTEM
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April 24, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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🌈 See you there!

#Networking #QueerInSTEM
#PrideFest #RowanUniversity
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April 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Rowan University's Center for Belonging and Student Engagement is hosting their annual Pride Fest on April 16th. All are invited! oSTEM Philly will be in attendance, so be sure to swing by our table and grab some oSTEM merch! No RSVP is needed.

#PrideFest #QueerInSTEM #Networking #RowanUniversity
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April 14, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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FOMO no more! Sign up to receive oSTEM Philly emails so you don't miss out on our upcoming events and opportunities.

Sign up at the link below:

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#QueerInSTEM #StayInTouch
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March 23, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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Happy Pi Day to everyone who turns curiosity into calculation. Whether we’re modeling systems, debugging edge cases, or chasing the elegance hidden in messy data, π reminds us that even the most fundamental constants still hold infinite wonder.

#PiDay #STEM
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March 14, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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RSVP TODAY! Join oSTEM Philly as we partner with Burns McDonnell for "Belonging in the Workplace." Our panelists will share experiences and practical insights on navigating identity at work. RSVP at our link in bio!

#QueerInSTEM #Belonging #Inclusion #LGBTQIA
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March 11, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Women's History Month is a time to recognize and honor the incredible achievements and contributions of women throughout history. First observed in 1987 in the United States after Congress designated March as the official month for the celebration.

#WomenInSTEM #QueerInSTEM #WHM
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March 9, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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🎬 As we continue our collaboration with @q-reatives.bsky.social , Erwin shares the significance of their name and the experience of having a home both in the US and in Uganda. Join us as we honor the legacy and contributions of Black queer communities in STEM and beyond.

#BlackVoices #QueerInSTEM
March 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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As we continue to partner with @ostemphilly.bsky.social , we encourage you to Show up; Speak up; Clap back- you matter. Clap back is a poem that intrigues the mind amidst the silencing culture and draws on the black experience and the marginalized experience.
March 4, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Marsha P. Johnson’s “Lavender Balloon” is a poem about lifting oneself beyond hardship through joy, imagination, and chosen companionship. Today, we welcome Jude as he recites this short but powerful poem as a continuation of our series.

With @q-reatives.bsky.social

#Poem #Queer #LGBTQIA
March 3, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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RSVP TODAY! Join oSTEM Philly as we partner with Burns McDonnell for "Belonging in the Workplace." Our panelists will share experiences and practical insights on navigating identity at work. RSVP at our link in bio!

#QueerInSTEM #Belonging #Inclusion #LGBTQIA
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March 2, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Poetry is an art of expression that holds truth in reflection and insight. As we continue to partner with @ostemphilly.bsky.social here is a poem expressing the concepts of being black.
March 2, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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🎬 As we continue our collaboration with @q-reatives.bsky.social, Liam shares with us what Black History Month means to him. Join us as we honor the legacy, brilliance, and ongoing contributions of Black queer communities in STEM and beyond.

#BlackVoices #QueerInSTEM
March 1, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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We are partnering with @ostemphilly.bsky.social to share reflections, stories and poetry on being black and queer.
Here’s our first Poem titled Just for Okiror to Pass
February 27, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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We are partnering with @q-reatives.bsky.social to share reflections, stories, and poetry on being being black and queer! Follow along this week and beyond on Instagram and Bluesky. More at link in bio.

#BlackVoices #LGBTQIA #QueerInSTEM
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February 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Want more oSTEM Philly? Be sure to follow us on all of our socials. Click the link below to get started!

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#GetSocial #FollowUs #QueerInSTEM
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February 18, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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Black History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions Black engineers, scientists, doctors, and educators have made throughout history. Join us in raising up the stories of these outstanding individuals and learn more about these STEM pros who have shaped modern life.

#BlackHistoryMonth
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February 12, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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Happy Holidays from oSTEM Philly! Thanks for being a part of our growing organization in 2025. Let’s keep the momentum going in 2026! Wishing everyone an inspiring and fruitful New Year.

#HappyHolidays #HappyNewYear #QueerInSTEM #oSTEMPhilly

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December 31, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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On Giving Tuesday, help us empower LGBTQIA+ professionals in STEM here in Philadelphia! Your donation fuels mentorship, advocacy, learning, and community. Together, we can build a future where STEM is for everyone. Donate today at our link in bio!

#GivingTuesday #QueerInSTEM
#oSTEMPhilly
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December 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM