About Sarah
Sarah Cosgriff (she/they) is an award-winning science communicator and specialist in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). She has worked in a number of settings, such as in STEM education, learning and development youth charity sector and LGBTQ+ inclusive education. She is an experienced trainer, consultant and public engagement and her clients have included businesses, charities, universities, festivals, schools and museums.
Sarah is passionate about LGBTQ+ inclusion, in particular within STEM subjects and sectors. As part of their work, they are a project worker for Schools OUT, a LGBT+ education charity who founded LGBT+ History Month. In this role, they have previously developed resources to help teachers visibilise and usualise LGBT+ people, including within STEM subjects. Sarah also created and coordinates STEM for Queer Youth, a STEM engagement project based at a LGBTQ+ youth group.
After coming out asexual, Sarah realised there was a lack of visibility of asexual people in general and within STEM sectors. Because of this she started doing advocacy and activism work, including co-founding Aces in STEM.
Sarah’s work in EDI was recognised by the National Diversity Awards in 2022 when she was shortlisted for the Positive Role Model Award – LGBT award.
Previous employment
Inclusion in Schools & Inclusion in Science programmes - Association for Science Education
Consultant for Inclusion in Schools, which involved consulting schools on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) on a whole-school basis. Following the end of this programme continued as a consultant for Inclusion in Science, which involved developing and delivering CPD focused on inclusive teaching practices in the science classroom.
Improving Gender Balance Programme, Institute of Physics
A project officer for the Improving Gender Balance programme. This role involved working with secondary schools to increase the number of girls pursuing A level physics which included 1-1 action planning, inclusive teaching CPD for staff and delivering sessions focused on gender stereotypes for students.
Learning and Development Manager - STEM, The Prince’s Trust
Management of the development and delivery of training STEM training programme at a youth charity. This role involved working with staff at different levels of seniority, development of e-learning modules (using Storyline 2) and evaluation of training impact.
STEM Ambassadors Programme - University of Birmingham & Entrust Support Services
Management of the STEMNET programmes for Birmingham and Solihull. This role involved working with secondary schools and STEM employers, development of education resources and training and recruiting volunteers.