Article on LGBT Scientists

I found this really interesting article in the sciencecareers.org website. I found it incredibly inspiring as I am a young scientist recently graduated with my doctorate. What I really want more than anything is to be a good role model someday for young gays and lesbians who wish to pursue the sciences. If only I can get my fucking thesis published. : )

Shattering the Glass Closet
By Jenny Kurzweil

Acceptance in the workplace for "out" gay scientists is not that unusual in today's scientific work force—whether it be in a university, industry or federal setting—thanks to the enormous strides that have been made in the movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) people's equality. And yet, despite the progress, obstacles for LGBTs in science still exist in various and sometimes subtle forms, including access to role models, mentorship, and ultimately, the science itself.

Read more at sciencemagazine:

http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2008_12_05/science.opms.r0800063