The 70th Cascade Topology Seminar (CTS) is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, safe, and professional environment for all participants, in which mathematical ideas can be freely shared and discussed. To uphold these values, the conference adheres to the AMS Code of Conduct for Conferences, Meetings, and Other Events, the AMS Policy on a Welcoming Environment, and the AMS Policy Statement on Anti-Harassment. It also adheres to the PIMS Code of Conduct and the applicable policies of the University of British Columbia, our host institution, including UBC's Discrimination Policy (SC7) and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SC17).
This Code of Conduct applies to everyone taking part in CTS, including speakers, attendees, organizers, students, guests, and staff. It covers all conference activities: talks, breaks, meals, social events, and any communication connected to the conference, whether in person or online.
We expect all participants of the 70th Cascade Topology Seminar to:
treat all others with dignity and respect, and never discriminate against anyone on the basis of gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, age, marital or family status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, immigration status, or any other personal characteristic;
not engage in harassment, bullying, or intimidation of any kind. This includes sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual attention or physical contact, offensive or demeaning comments, stalking, and photographing or recording someone against their wishes;
be especially mindful of differences in seniority and power, since students and early-career researchers may find it hard to object to unwelcome behaviour;
seek, accept, and offer honest and constructive criticism of mathematical work, directed at ideas and not at people;
respect the right of every registered participant to take full part in the program, and not disrupt talks or other conference activities;
avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest, and disclose those that do exist to affected parties;
not bring weapons of any kind to conference events, and follow UBC campus rules; and
never retaliate against anyone who reports a concern or takes part in addressing one.
If a participant violates this Code of Conduct, the organizers may take any action they consider appropriate. This may include a warning or removal from the conference. Where required, the organizers may also refer the matter to UBC, PIMS, or the NSF.
If you experience or witness a violation of this Code of Conduct, or have any other concern, you can report it in any of the following ways. You may use whichever option you are most comfortable with.
In an emergency or if anyone is in immediate danger: call 911, then call UBC Community Safety (formerly Campus Security) at 604-822-2222. That line is staffed 24/7. You can also use any of the blue emergency phones across campus.
To the conference organizers: speak to any organizer in person during the conference, or contact:
Ben Williams, tbjw@math.ubc.ca, 604-827-3039
Bala Krishnamoorthy, kbala@wsu.edu, 360-546-9167
Reports to the organizers will be handled as confidentially as possible. If a concern involves someone from outside UBC, the organizers will help connect you with the appropriate body.
UBC Community Safety (24/7, non-emergency safety concerns and incident reports): 604-822-2222, campus.security@ubc.ca, srs.ubc.ca/communitysafety
University RCMP (non-emergency police): 604-224-1322
UBC Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) offers confidential support for anyone affected by sexual or gender-based violence. Speaking with SVPRO is not a formal report. Contact: 604-822-1588 (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–4:30 pm), svpro.vancouver@ubc.ca, svpro.ubc.ca
WAVAW 24-hour Crisis Line (Vancouver, outside UBC hours): 604-255-6344 or toll-free 1-877-392-7583
UBC Investigations Office receives formal reports of sexual misconduct or discrimination through its online report form. Contact: io.ubc.ca, investigations.office@ubc.ca. Please include the conference name, 70th Cascade Topology Seminar, in your description.
UBC Equity & Inclusion Office provides human rights advising on discrimination. Contact: 604-827-1773, humanrights@equity.ubc.ca, equity.ubc.ca
PIMS: deputy-director@pims.math.ca or director@pims.math.ca (see the PIMS Code of Conduct)
U.S. National Science Foundation: because this conference is supported in part by the NSF, you may also report harassment or discrimination to the NSF Office of Civil Rights. You can file a complaint online through the NSF complaint portal, or send questions to ACB@nsf.gov or (703) 292-7020.