ADVANCEing FieldSafety Toolkit will be developed to include checklists, examples, fillable documents, and implementation guides that field teams can use to set codes of conduct, codes of ethics, surveys, reporting instruments, and structures to facilitate quick response in the field for different field contexts (e.g., undergraduate field campaign, ship-based research, tent-based field research). Each course module will have its unique Toolkit that will contain module-specific resources, such as the one mentioned above, and additional readings.
Creators: ADVANCEing FieldSafety Team
Module two from the ADVANCEing FieldSafety Toolkit shares a variety of tools for field leaders and participants to increase communication, and facilitate healthy dialog in a field setting.
Creators: ADVANCEing FieldSafety Team
An anonymous contributor shares their experience with a horribly all too common problem with remote field research: sexual harassment.
Creators: Anonymous
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 incidents. The study highlights the need for improved policies on safety and inclusivity, better reporting mechanisms, and effective responses to harassment, with principal investigators playing a key role in shaping fieldwork culture.
Creators: Kathryn B. H. Clancy, Robin G. Nelson, Julienne N. Rutherford, Katie Hinde
Recommendations for solving issues for many women conducting field work.
Creators: Caitlin I. Looby, Kathleen K. Treseder
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 conduct, such as harassment and assault, which negatively impacted their careers. The study introduces a “traffic light” model to illustrate the effects of varying clarity and access on field experiences. The findings build on previous survey results and suggest that fieldsite directors and principal investigators should adopt specific policies and procedures to enhance fieldwork experiences and promote equal opportunities.
Creators: Robin G. Nelson, Julienne N. Rutherford, Katie Hinde, Kathryn B. H. Clancy, , , ,
This article summarizes survey findings of LGBTQ+ scientists in the geosciences community and highlights the unique challenges they face.
Creators: A. N. Olcott, M. R. Downen
This article speaks to the importance of mental health in field work and summarizes the factors that impact mental health in the field.
Creators: Cédric Michaël John, Saira Bano Khan
A comprehensive checklist that seeks to make fieldwork a “positive, generative, collective, and valuable experience for all participants.” Written by authors with a wide range of backgrounds and field experiences, this document stresses inclusivity over each step in the fieldwork process, from planning to the return and debrief.
Creators: Sarah E.Greene, Gawain T.Antell, Jake Atterby, Rehemat Bhatia, Emma M.Dunne, Sam Giles, Sebastian S.Groh, Emma M.Hanson, Jason Hilton, Hazel Knight, Peter Kraft, Esme Morgan, Isobel Rhodes, Francisca G.T.Rockey, Shivani Singh, Carl T.Stevenson, Simiao Sun, Bridget A.Warren, James R. Wheeley, Kweku A.Yamoah
This document is intended to educate staff and students about toilet stops and menstruation in the field. This document also contains a set of recommendations for field work and field trips with the aim of minimizing stress and anxiety for all parties.
Creators: Sarah Greene, Kate Ashley, Emma Dunne, Kirsty Edgar, Sam Giles, Emma Hanson
