Ten Steps to Protect BIPOC Scholars in the Field
A very short, digestible, actionable set of recommendations for improving inclusion of students and colleagues who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.
Navigating Gender at Sea in Advancing Earth and Space Sciences
Fieldwork, including work done at sea, is a key component of many geoscientists’ careers. Recent studies have highlighted the pervasive harassment faced by women and LGBTQ+ people during fieldwork. However, transgender and gender diverse (TGD) scientists face obstacles which have not yet been thoroughly examined. The article’s authors fill this gap by sharing their experiences… Read more »
Women of the Wild: Challenging Gender Disparities in Field Stations and Marine Laboratories
Field stations and marine laboratories (FSMLs) are sentinels of Earth’s climate, providing scientists with the infrastructure to collect data in otherwise inaccessible areas of the globe. Many FSMLs were built around and continue to perpetuate male-dominated institutional ideologies, making it difficult for women, BIPOC, and those with intersecting identities to progress, succeed, and thrive. In… Read more »
Out Here, No One Can Hear You Scream: The dangerous culture of male entitlement and sexual hostility hiding within America’s national parks and forests
The article from the Huffington Post’s Highline section discusses incidents of gender harassment, hostility, and violence that have occurred during fieldwork within America’s national parks and forests.
Survey of Academic Field Experiences (SAFE): Trainees Report Harassment and Assault
A survey of field scientists reveals that experiences of sexual harassment and assault are common, particularly among women trainees who are often targeted by senior team members, while male trainees face harassment from peers. Many respondents were unfamiliar with codes of conduct or reporting mechanisms and were dissatisfied with the outcomes when they did report… Read more »
Trigger Warning: How to Take Care
An anonymous contributor shares their experience with a horribly all too common problem with remote field research: sexual harassment.
Working in the Field: New Solutions for Old Problems
Recommendations for solving issues for many women conducting field work.
Signaling Safety: Characterizing Fieldwork Experiences and Their Implications for Career Trajectories
This study presents a qualitative analysis of field researchers’ experiences based on interviews, focusing on both positive and negative aspects of conducting academic research in the field. It identifies two main issues: unclear professional behavior guidelines at field sites and difficulties accessing professional resources and opportunities. Respondents reported a lack of consequences for breaches of… Read more »
The Challenges of Fieldwork for LGBTQ+ Geoscientists
This article summarizes survey findings of LGBTQ+ scientists in the geosciences community and highlights the unique challenges they face.
Mental health in the field
This article speaks to the importance of mental health in field work and summarizes the factors that impact mental health in the field.
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