Mission As a chapter of oSTEM Incorporated, UC Santa Barbara oSTEM aims: To serve and affirm people who identify as LGBTQA To promote the participation from and development of LGBTQA communities in STEM disciplines To support and contribute to the dynamic network sustained by oSTEM Incorporated To provide students with resources to promote studies and interest in STEM fields To actively recruit and address the needs of diverse LGBTQA groups within the University community, inclusive of those who are historically underrepresented with regards to gender, gender identity or expression, and ethnic background To balance the needs and goals of LGBTQ groups with STEM groups