Morgan Tingley
He/Him
queer
I am faculty in the department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA. I received my PhD at UC Berkeley, MSc at Oxford, and BA at Harvard.
My sexuality has always been a part of my professional life, whether I accepted it or not. As an undergrad, it limited what field opportunities and experiences I felt comfortable pursuing. As a grad student, it informed what programs I applied to and with whom I was willing to work. As faculty, it has been critical in defining where I want to work and how welcome I feel in an institution. I have been fortunate enough to have many wonderful mentors along the way, both straight allies and LGBTQ scientists, who have empowered me by making me feel heard and valued. Now, I work hard to do the same for the next generations, through creating an inclusive and safe lab environment, by mentoring students at my own institution and elsewhere, and by working within my professional societies to build stronger, more welcoming and supportive environments for the full diversity of scientists.
If you’re reading this and are not getting the support or mentorship you need, please feel free to reach out.