Building National Capacity for Research Mentor Training: An Evidence-Based Approach to Training the Trainers

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Building National Capacity for Research Mentor Training: An Evidence-Based Approach to Training the Trainers

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Research mentor training (RMT), based on the published Entering Mentoring curricula series, has been shown to improve the knowledge and skills of research mentors across career stages, as self-reported by both the mentors engaged in training and their mentees. This paper describes the train-the-trainer workshop program at CIMER.

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Introducing #EEBMentorMatch: linking students from minority serving institutions with application mentors

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Introducing #EEBMentorMatch: linking students from minority serving institutions with application mentors

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The goal of EEB Mentor match is of matching undergraduate students from minority-serving institutions who are interested in ecology and evolutionary biology with mentors who can provide feedback on graduate and fellowship applications. You can sign up as a mentee or mentor.

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Confronting Prejudice: How to Protect Yourself and Help Others

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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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Community College Students in the Field: A review of a Community Conversation on Successful Programs and Strategies

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Community College Students in the Field: A review of a Community Conversation on Successful Programs and Strategies

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To explore how field experiences can be designed to engage more community college students, the Undergraduate Field Experience Research Network (UFERN) held a “community conversation” (Community Colleges in the Field: Successful Programs and Strategies) on 15 October 2021. This article summarizes and provides synthesis of the discussion.

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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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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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International Association for Geoscience Diversity

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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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In the Field

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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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How Field Courses Propel Inclusion and Collective Excellence

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

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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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