UC San Diego Researchers say their LGBTQ+ identity makes them better scientists
Arun Kumar, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, the Center for Networked Systems, and the Halicioglu Data Science Institute
“My coming out process boosted both my self-confidence to question society’s dogmas that lack evidence and my ability to empathize with others. So, my identity as a gay man and as a freethinker reinforced each other, empowering me to chart my own novel research directions to advance both my research fields and their impact on practice.”