INTERACT Fieldwork Planning Handbook

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INTERACT Fieldwork Planning Handbook

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The INTERACT Fieldwork Planning Handbook covers all aspects of fieldwork, from the initial idea, to the actual fieldwork, through to getting safely back home with samples and data to wrap up the project. A particular focus is put on all aspects of planning until you venture into the field and safety aspects when working at INTERACT stations or in the field.

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Field Safety Manual

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Field Safety Manual

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An example of a fieldwork safety manual from the Department of Biological Sciences at the University Pittsburg

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Codes of Conduct

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Codes of Conduct

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A codes of conduct is a set of guidelines adopted by an organization to address which behaviors are expected and appropriate. All universities should have personal codes of conduct. This references introduces Codes of Conduct in general and gives instructions and samples for developing a Code of Conduct.

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Field Code of Conduct

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Field Code of Conduct

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The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) has developed a sample code of conduct and bill of rights that can be modified for your field site.

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Safe fieldwork strategies for at-risk individuals, their supervisors and institutions

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Safe fieldwork strategies for at-risk individuals, their supervisors and institutions

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Certain individuals are at higher risk for conflict and violence when they are in the field due to prejudice against their race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, and/or religion. This paper provides strategies for acknowledging and reducing the risk of conflict.

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Towards Safe and Inclusive Field Teaching Experiences

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Towards Safe and Inclusive Field Teaching Experiences

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This document is a specific list of recommendations for safer and more inclusive field experiences from the Anti-Racism Action Committee from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, at the University of California, Davis.

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Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace: Resources for Targets and their Allies from Early Career Ecologists

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Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace: Resources for Targets and their Allies from Early Career Ecologists

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The purpose of this post is to increase awareness of the prevalence of bullying and harassment in the workplace, and to provide compiled resources on this topic.

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A set of principles and practical suggestions for equitable fieldwork in biology

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A set of principles and practical suggestions for equitable fieldwork in biology

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After reflecting on their own research programs, the article’s authors propose four general principles to guide equitable, inclusive, ethical, and safe practices in field biology: be collaborative, be respectful, be legal, and be safe. This article provides suggestions for action-oriented approaches to make field biology more equitable, with particular attention to how those with greater privilege can contribute.

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Ten Steps to Protect BIPOC Scholars in the Field

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Ten Steps to Protect BIPOC Scholars in the Field

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A very short, digestible, actionable set of recommendations for improving inclusion of students and colleagues who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.

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Navigating Gender at Sea in Advancing Earth and Space Sciences

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Navigating Gender at Sea in Advancing Earth and Space Sciences

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Fieldwork, including work done at sea, is a key component of many geoscientists’ careers. Recent studies have highlighted the pervasive harassment faced by women and LGBTQ+ people during fieldwork. However, transgender and gender diverse (TGD) scientists face obstacles which have not yet been thoroughly examined. The article’s authors fill this gap by sharing their experiences as TGD people. In this work, they provide recommendations for individuals, cruise leaders, and institutions for making seagoing work safer for our communities.

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