In this blog post, geneticist Jess McLaughlin offers six detailed strategies for trans inclusion in biology education. They also include an extensive list of resources.
Transgender Researchers Want to Make an Impact
A female, transgender, and male symbol are written in chalk in the colors of the trans pride flag: pink, white, and blue. Equal signs are drawn between each symbol.
This article from Science News for Students is one way to introduce transgender identity in the science classroom. The article includes explanations of transgender identity and profiles several transgender researchers and how their identity intersects with their work as scientists.
The article is written in student-friendly language, and includes a glossary of “power words” that can be used as an additional learning tool.