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Author: Jeanette McConnell

Dr. Jeanette McConnell is the Director of Education, Outreach & Diversity at the NSF Center for Aerosol Impacts on Chemistry of the Environment. She is a champion for fun STEM education, an advocate for the environment, and is committed to the inclusion of diversity within the STEM community. This year she was selected for Homeward Bound, a global leadership initiative, set against the backdrop of Antarctica, which aims to heighten the influence and impact of women in making decisions that shape our planet.
Women scientists form a human pride flag, forming 6 rows of rainbow stripes on the bow of a boat with their different colored clothing. The people are smiling, some with their arms triumphantly up. There is wavy grey water in the background.

Why We Formed a Human Pride Flag in Antarctica

I wanted to be open about my sexuality. I wanted to be an advocate for inclusion. Having a pride flag was a key part of that message.

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