Physics World features an interview with Jessica Esquivel and Emily Esquivel, the creative duo behind Queer Quest, an event that created a shared space for 2SLGBTQIA+ Black and Brown people working in STEAM.
Mental Health professionals also joined Queer Quest, which was officially recognised by UNESCO as part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). The event brought science, identity and wellbeing into conversation in Chicago.
Jessica Esquivel, a particle physicist, and Emily Esquivel, a licensed clinical professional counsellor, run Oyanova, an organization empowering Black and Brown communities through science and wellness.
Exploring how quantum ideas can inspire liberation, identity and community
Author's summary: Queer Quest explores quantum ideas for liberation and community.