Queer Quest: a quantum-inspired journey of self-discovery

<p>This episode of <em>Physics World Stories</em> features an interview with Jessica Esquivel and Emily Esquivel – the creative duo behind <a href="https://oyanova.com/event/queer-quest-a-journey-to-self-discovery/">Queer Quest</a>. The event created a shared space for 2SLGBTQIA+ Black and Brown people working in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).</p> <p>Mental health professionals also joined Queer Quest, which was officially recognized by UNESCO as part of the <a href="https://quantum2025.org/">International Year of Quantum Science and Technology</a> (IYQ). Over two days in Chicago this October, the event brought science, identity and wellbeing into powerful conversation.</p> <p><a href="https://jessicaesquivel.com">Jessica Esquivel</a>, a particle physicist and associate scientist at Fermilab, is part of the <a href="https://muon-g-2.fnal.gov">Muon g-2 experiment</a>, pushing the limits of the Standard Model. <a href="https://oyanova.com/oyanova-healin...