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.
An Inside Higher Education article about the exploitation of scholars through inequities in labor in academia (cultural taxation) for faculty of color and gives career advice centered on ways to minimize the burden.
This book provides scholars with a historical lens from which to view the higher education of Black women.
The article outlines tangible actions white academics can take to support Black colleagues and students.
Lessons from the APLU INCLUDES Project. The Association of Public and Land Grant Universities has compiled evidence of promising practices for recruiting and retaining faculty from underrepresented groups.
A blog post asking academics to focus on creating more inclusive environments instead of focusing on the recruitment of “diverse” candidates alone.
Interesting insights in this review from ADVANCEGeo leaders about how changes have been implemented and measured versus what is known about what is likely to be effective. It suggests some ways to move forward (both in education and measuring the changes/outcomes).
The racial history of scientific progress and the impact of exploitation and non-inclusive research on scientists and society. Plus, why objectivity will not solve the clearly documented (see data references within) problem; alternative solutions are proposed.
More than half of field participants report experiencing sexual harassment while doing fieldwork, and one in five report assault. To combat this, FieldFutures offers a suite of interactive trainings developed by a team of field researchers at UC Santa Cruz.
Learning and being aware of various social field safety issues that could arise for people who professionally work outdoors — but more specifically — for marginalized and historically excluded individuals is our goal. Social Field Safety Workshops cover the history of minorities in the outdoors, group brainstorming activities, and group discussions about solutions to common… Read more »
