Code of Conduct

The PhD & JAE-Intro Days is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive experience for all participants, including organizers, speakers, and attendees. All are expected to abide by the following code of conduct.

Professional Conduct

• The PhD & JAE-Intro Days is a professional networking experience; participants should be kind to and respectful of each other. 

• The PhD & JAE-Intro Days is committed to equality of opportunity to ensure the workshop experience does not discriminate against any individual based on their gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), marital status, nationality or socioeconomic background, or other protected characteristics not related to scientific merit.

• The PhD & JAE-Intro Days event expects diverse views and opinions, and open and constructive criticism of ideas is welcomed. Personal attacks (verbal or otherwise) on individuals will not be accepted. 

• Harassment, bullying, or intimidation will not be tolerated, and anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. Harassment includes but is not limited to inappropriate or intimidating behavior and language, unwelcome jokes or comments, unwanted attention, offensive images, sharing digital information without permission, and online stalking. Harassment, sexual or otherwise, is a form of misconduct that undermines the integrity of the workshop. 

• Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate in any form.

• It is prohibited to retain or share scientific material shown in any presentations if they have been marked as 'private'  in the program and/or include a ‘no sharing’ icon or statement. 

• The organization of the PhD & JAE-Intro Days expects anyone who may observe or be subject to violations of these rules to follow the reporting procedures.