HBCU Listing

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Full listing of all HBCUs in the United States

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… Read more »

Honor Native Land: A guide and call to acknowledgment

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Created in partnership with Native allies and organizations, this guide offers context about the practice of acknowledgment, gives step-by-step instructions for how to begin wherever you are, and provides tips for moving beyond acknowledgment into action.

Systemic inequalities for LGBTQ professionals in STEM

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This study found that LGBTQ STEM professionals were more likely to experience career limitations, harassment, and professional devaluation than their non-LGBTQ peers. They also reported more frequent health difficulties and were more likely to intend to leave STEM.

Accessibility Toolkit for Museum Digital Engagement

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ASTC developed this toolkit–with the help of several contributors–to provide concrete guidance on how to ensure that digital programs and experiences are accessible to a wide range of individuals, including those with disabilities. Although it’s oriented toward museum and science center interpreters, it’s got lots of valuable information for science communicators of all stripes.

Job Accommodation Network

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The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. Serving customers across the United States and around the world for 40 years, JAN provides free one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions.

Creating Inclusive Virtual Spaces

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Virtual places of learning and work bring with them new challenges to maintaining inclusive and safe classrooms and workspaces. The rapid shift to virtual learning and working from home for large segments of the population in the US and globally in response to the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted some of these challenges, especially given little time… Read more »

Writing Alt Text for Data Visualization

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In web design, alt-text offers a way for visually impaired readers to understand the role that images play on a web page. Scientific visualizations, such as charts and graphs, pose a special challenge in this area. This 2020 article by visualization expert Amy Cesal offers useful tips.

Report of the Workshop to Promote Safety in Field Sciences

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Report of the Workshop to Promote Safety in Field Sciences that was organized by CSU Desert Studies and the Consortium for Ocean Leadership on 24-26 March 2021. The workshop resulted in 52 recommendations targeted at improving field science culture change, as well as misconduct accountability, policy, and reporting. The recommendations focus on improving experiences for… Read more »