Working toward a more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive world
Working toward a more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive world
Through my research, teaching, and service, I aim to empower students and colleagues from marginalized and under-represented groups. I value diversity of experience, thought, and culture in my communities, as it stimulates creativity and encourages intellectual growth.
Here I share resources that have guided me in becoming a more supportive mentor and ally.
Diversity in STEM: What it is and why it matters (Article by Kenneth Gibbs, Jr. in Scientific American)
THRIVE Lifeline - A 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to changing the landscape of mental health support for people with intersecting marginalized identities. Among their services, they offer a free text-based crisis line. THRIVE Lifeline is led by experienced crisis managers who work to combat systemic marginalization in STEM communities. Their website provides links to additional resources and a reading list to learn how to be an ally to community members with marginalized identities.
Black Lives Matter Toolkit - A toolkit created to collate, condense, and share lessons learned from social injustices that have occurred in the United States and abroad. This toolkit was created to ensure that Black Live Matter actions are centered on healing and restoring justice to our communities.
Nature Special Issue: Women in Science - a collection of journal articles and opinion pieces describing the systemic challenges and barriers faced by women in science. These articles highlight the need for systemic change of academic culture and to eliminate implicit bias.
500 Women Scientists - an inclusive scientific community dedicated to training a more diverse group of future leaders in science and to use the language of science to bridge divides and enhance global diplomacy. This group aims to highlight and promote the work of female-identifying scientists to increase gender balance across citations, invited speakers, and lead authorship.
Colonialism has significantly impacted and continues to impact the lives of Native American communities. Indigenous peoples were stewards of the lands on which we live, work, and play, and it is critical that we understand and acknowledge that historical context. Land acknowledgements are one means of recognizing indigenous peoples and inspiring others to take action to support Indigenous communities. It is important that land acknowledgements do not become a form of "optical allyship," but are true to their purpose in inspiring people to support Indigenous organizations and to advocate for returning land to Indigenous peoples. The Native Governance Center is a great resource for learning more about issues surrounding Indigenous lands.
Learn more about the land you inhabit, the history of that land, and how you can help improve the relationships among indigenous and non-indigenous peoples and the land that connects us: https://native-land.ca/about/why-it-matters/