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This study extends research on the chilly climate faced by LGBTQIA+ STEM students by applying concepts of microclimates and navigational capital to understand the nuances of how students traversed various campus spaces and how practitioners might better support them. Students contrasted STEM and non-STEM spaces, drawing on navigational strategies including observation and identity modulation (e.g., covering and passing) to remain safe in hostile microclimates. Students sought explicit messages of LGBTQIA+ support to ensure their safety.
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