Dr Kat “Astrokat” Ross is an astrophysics post doctoral researcher who studies teenage black holes using radio telescopes.
Dr Kat is also the leader of the national #IncludeHer movement, which aims to correct high school courses to include a more diverse representation of scientists.
A proud bisexual and agender person, Dr Astrokat was diagnosed as an adult with ADHD. She is looking to help create safe spaces and welcoming environments for other LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals in STEM.
If you would like to support Dr Astrokat’s mission to bring more representation to the world of STEM, you can start by following @includeher on Bluesky or @includeher_stem on Instagram. Or, if you are eager to volunteer (or help fund) the movement, you can reach out to Dr Kat directly on Instagram, Tiktok or email.