Guidelines for Considering Traditional Knowledges (TKs) in Climate Change Initiatives

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Guidelines for Considering Traditional Knowledges (TKs) in Climate Change Initiatives

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There is increasing recognition of the significance of traditional knowledges (TKs) in relation to climate change. And yet there are potential risks to indigenous peoples in sharing TKs in federal and other non-indigenous climate change initiatives. These guidelines are intended to examine the significance of TKs in relation to climate change and the potential risks to indigenous peoples in the U.S. for sharing TKs in federal and other non-indigenous climate change initiatives.

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HBCU Listing

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HBCU Listing

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Full listing of all HBCUs in the United States

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Navigating racism: Black graduate students need support

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Navigating racism: Black graduate students need support

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This article shares the author’s experience as a Black, first generation Canadian in graduate school and gives advice on how to navigate academia for other Black graduate students.

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The WELLS Healing Center

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The WELLS Healing Center

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The WELLS Healing Center is a non-profit organization that provides workshops and training using counseling psychology and Black feminist principles. The WELLS Healing Center also provides mentorship and training for mental health and wellness healers (e.g., counselors, coaches, etc.) that incorporates scholarship and activism.

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Ten simple rules for building an anti-racist lab

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Ten simple rules for building an anti-racist lab

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As scientists are increasingly acknowledging the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in science, there is a need for clear direction on how to take anti-racist action. This paper presents 10 rules to help labs develop anti-racists policies and action in an effort to promote racial and ethnic diversity, equity, and inclusion in science.

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Equity in Graduate Education Resource Center

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Equity in Graduate Education Resource Center

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The Equity in Graduate Education Resource Center are building a learning community of scholars and practitioners advancing equity and systemic change in graduate education. Through research-practice partnerships, they generate, translate, and apply research into evidence-based, equitable practices.

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Creating Inclusive Workplace Climates

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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 our colleagues and students, creating a safe and respectful learning and working environments. This resource gives helpful definitions, examples, and suggestions for improving workplace climate.

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Mental Health and Fieldwork

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Mental Health and Fieldwork

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Successful fieldwork and fruitful academic careers hinge on acknowledging and managing our mental health. This paper discusses peer-support networks, secondary trauma, coping skills, therapy, and researchers’ mental health options before, during, and after fieldwork.

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Field courses narrow demographic achievement gaps in ecology and evolutionary biology

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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

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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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