Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Inc. hosted its 4th Annual Conference in conjunction with the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals’ Out to Innovate™ 2014 in Atlanta. Held at the Georgia Tech Hotel, the event offered workshops, panel discussions and an awards ceremony.

 

Raytheon Team

Raytheon Team

 

From left: Lockheed Martin’s Nick Hudak, Chris LaFleur, Deanna Pearce, Christine Bland, Lance Freedman, Gretchen Peacock and Patrick Hewitt

From left: Lockheed Martin’s Nick Hudak, Chris LaFleur, Deanna Pearce, Christine Bland, Lance Freedman, Gretchen Peacock and Patrick Hewitt

 

Lynn Conway, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Lynn Conway, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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Eric Patridge, Ph.D., founder and president, oSTEM

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Avril Haines, deputy director, Central Intelligence Agency

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Terry Demby, Lockheed Martin

 

From left: Argonne National Laboratory’s Paul Flood, Alberto Camargo and Skip Reddy

From left: Argonne National Laboratory’s Paul Flood, Alberto Camargo and
Skip Reddy

 

From left: Johnson & Johnson’s James Wagner, Vikki Berger, Sharon Fronabarger and Leah Fisher

From left: Johnson & Johnson’s James Wagner, Vikki Berger, Sharon Fronabarger and Leah Fisher

 

Christine Bland, Lockheed Martin, center, was recognized as the 2014 LGBT Engineer of the Year.

Christine Bland, Lockheed Martin, center, was recognized as the 2014 LGBT Engineer of the Year.