Science facilitation: navigating the intersection of intellectual and interpersonal expertise in scientific collaboration

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This essay defines scientific facilitation as a form of interactional expertise and explains how facilitating scientific teams requires skills in managing interpersonal interactions as well as understanding how different types of disciplinary knowledge integrate in the creation of new knowledge. Next, it explains how this science facilitation expertise may be developed through metacognition. Finally, it… Read more »

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.

Creating Inclusive Workplace Climates

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A large part of creating and promoting inclusive climates in your department or field site comes from one’s understanding of social inequities that are present in our scientific and work communities and in our society as a whole. Addressing issues related to power dynamics, intersectionality, and privilege is critical for promoting positive, productive relationships with… Read more »

Report of the Workshop to Promote Safety in Field Sciences

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Report of the Workshop to Promote Safety in Field Sciences that was organized by CSU Desert Studies and the Consortium for Ocean Leadership on 24-26 March 2021. The workshop resulted in 52 recommendations targeted at improving field science culture change, as well as misconduct accountability, policy, and reporting. The recommendations focus on improving experiences for… Read more »

Creating Inclusive Virtual Spaces

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Virtual places of learning and work bring with them new challenges to maintaining inclusive and safe classrooms and workspaces. The rapid shift to virtual learning and working from home for large segments of the population in the US and globally in response to the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted some of these challenges, especially given little time… Read more »

Job Accommodation Network

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The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. Serving customers across the United States and around the world for 40 years, JAN provides free one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions.

Systemic inequalities for LGBTQ professionals in STEM

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This study found that LGBTQ STEM professionals were more likely to experience career limitations, harassment, and professional devaluation than their non-LGBTQ peers. They also reported more frequent health difficulties and were more likely to intend to leave STEM.