Haylo Roberts
Haylo is an excellent representation of trans men in STEM. He has dedicated his work to "helping endangered animals, fighting for queer representation in STEM, making science accessible to the public through Nerd Nite, and empowering Traditional Owner groups in eDNA and biodiversity."
He "established the Traditional Owner Program, which marries First Nations knowledge and modern eDNA science," creating space for "tools and workshops that support Traditional Owner groups to contribute to their care of local biodiversity and waterway management."
He also "co-runs Nerd Nite, which regularly books queer educators and industry professionals to give talks on science and humanities in an effort to make science accessible to the public."
Name
Dr. Haylo Roberts
Location
Naarm (Melbourne), VIC
Website / Social
Instagram: @scientist_haylo
Description
Dr. Haylo Roberts is a transmasc geneticist working in the conservation space. Throughout his academic journey, he has strived to provide representation of trans excellence in STEMM, advocating for diversity and inclusivity in the field and documenting his experiences of transitioning whilst undertaking a PhD. He is a co-producer of Nerd Nite Melbourne, which aims to make science accessible and democratise knowledge. Additionally, he is an avid advocate for First Nations communities - and has been instrumental in establishing Traditional Owner (TO) programs where TO groups are educated in and gain access to cutting edge biodiversity monitoring tools to aid in Caring for Country.
Ownership / Identity-Led
Transmasc, LGBTQIA+ led
Additional Categories
STEMM
Science communication
LGBTQIA+ advocacy
Environmental conservation
First Nations collaboration
Focus Areas / Services
Queer and trans visibility in science
Science communication and public engagement
Cultural and scientific knowledge-sharing
Community-led environmental monitoring
Location
Based in Naarm (Melbourne), Victoria — national and regional reach
Identity-Led
Yes – Transmasc and LGBTQIA+ owned and operated
Services
Scientific research and conservation consulting
Public speaking and science communication
Program design for Traditional Owner-led monitoring
Advocacy for trans inclusion in STEMM
Community-based science and outreach
Access
Available for consultation, collaboration, and speaking engagements nationally
Content and communication inclusive of LGBTQIA+ and First Nations audiences
Instagram profile publicly accessible for science communication and advocacy updates