The purpose of oSTEM at NYU is to foster a campus and community environment that is safe, supportive, and informative to all students regardless of physical gender, perceived gender, sexual orientation, or any other physical or physiological attribute; As well as challenge negative stigmas against the LGBTQ+ community. In addition, oSTEM at NYU will offer support services and information to the NYU student body, specifically those members that identify as LGBTQ+. The club will focus on providing information about LGBTQ+ issues in STEM related fields as well as the genera public.