Groups of diverse problem solvers can outperform groups of high-ability problem solvers

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

Introduces a general framework for modeling functionally diverse problem-solving agents.

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

Research team performance

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

A blog post about how we can improve the creativity and performance of research teams

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

Stopping Harassment and Assault

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

NSF’s statement on harassment and assault which includes requirements instructions on reporting misconduct.

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

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

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Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

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.

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

Broadening Participation Committee

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Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

This LTER page includes a description of the Broadening Participation Committee’s function, activities, and membership.

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

What is Bias

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Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

This page defines bias (explicit and implicit) microaggressions, and then aggregates resources on bias in sciences general and geosciences specifically. The page also shares resources on how implicit bias affects self-perception.

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

The misuse of colour in science communication

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Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

This publication details how commonly used color maps distort perception for all readers and how they may make visualizations unreadable or misleading for those with color vision deficiencies. The artilce includes recommendations for improved color mappings.

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

Black Women in the Ivory Tower

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Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

This book provides scholars with a historical lens from which to view the higher education of Black women.

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

White Academia: Do Better

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Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

The article outlines tangible actions white academics can take to support Black colleagues and students.

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.