HBCUs

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A site to learn more about HBCUs — both individually across the country, but also provides general information on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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You are welcome here: A practical guide to diversity, equity, and inclusion for undergraduates embarking on an ecological research experience

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Written primarily for undergraduates considering a research experience, the paper recommends practical strategies for dealing with three common sources of anxiety: imposter syndrome, communicating with mentors, and safety in fieldwork.

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How Field Courses Propel Inclusion and Collective Excellence

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This short paper in Ecology and Evolution outlines strategies for turning field experiences from exclusive experiences into channels for inclusion. A handy graphic and short video are also provided.

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In the Field

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This curated set of resources presents recent research on how to ensure safe, accessible and inclusive field experiences, which center on the adoption and enforcement of rules for appropriate behavior.

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International Association for Geoscience Diversity

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The International Association for Geoscience Diversity is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to improving access and inclusion for people with disabilities in the geosciences.

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Field courses narrow demographic achievement gaps in ecology and evolutionary biology

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This article examines the demographic gaps in ecology and evolutionary biology and their findings indicate retention rather than recruitment drives disparities in representation. . The study also found that underrepresented students were less likely to enroll in field courses, but that field courses were associated with higher retention.

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Responding to Hostile Behaviors

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Responding to hostile behaviors requires a community effort and strong leadership to send a clear message that these types of behaviors are not acceptable. Here you will find strategies to address incidents when they happen through bystander intervention as well as resources for changing the culture so that these behaviors do not continue to be tolerated.

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Bystander Training

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In addition to the ADVANCEGeo Partnership’s bystander intervention workshops, this page contains a compilation of common training programs on bystander intervention and other strategies to address harassment, sexual violence, and bias.

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Confronting Prejudice: How to Protect Yourself and Help Others

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This page defines prejudice, provides data on who is affected most, and gives advice on helping yourself and others experiencing prejudice.

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Mentor Curricula and Training: Entering Mentoring

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The curricula, called Entering Mentoring, is for mentors of research trainees. It was originally developed for mentors across science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) disciplines at different career stages, working with undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty.

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