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Because, We Are Scientists

Monday, February 27, 2023
06:00 p.m.

Add to Calendar 2023-02-27 18:00:00 2024-12-11 12:41:20 Because, We Are Scientists The Powell Scholars & the Geological and Environmental Sciences Department welcome Dr. Vashan Wright Scripps Marine Lab and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Doors open at 6 p.m. Program begins at 6:30 p.m. Description: How do we successfully increase belonging, accessibility, justice, equity and inclusion (BeAJEDI) in STEM? My opinions are based on a synthesis of past research and the vision that guided the development of Unlearning Racism in Geoscience and an upcoming conference for People of Color in Geoscience. Focus on Geoscientists, especially Geoscientists of Color. Honor social science research, expert opinions, and personal experiences. Build a community around a narrowly defined cause. Conduct rigorous research. Use that research to change and grow continually. Narrowly focus on the goals of the program or activity. Include accountability and safety checks during planning. Recognize your team for their work. Compensate your team. Be reliable. Tell stories. Less can be more. Consistently brand and market your activities. Be creative, bold, and innovative. Think outside the box. Aim high. And always refer back to the vision. College of the Pacific Powell Scholars Program College of the Pacific Powell Scholars Program America/Los_Angeles public

The Powell Scholars & the Geological and Environmental Sciences Department welcome

Dr. Vashan Wright
Scripps Marine Lab and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Doors open at 6 p.m.
Program begins at 6:30 p.m.

Description:
How do we successfully increase belonging, accessibility, justice, equity and inclusion (BeAJEDI) in STEM? My opinions are based on a synthesis of past research and the vision that guided the development of Unlearning Racism in Geoscience and an upcoming conference for People of Color in Geoscience. Focus on Geoscientists, especially Geoscientists of Color. Honor social science research, expert opinions, and personal experiences. Build a community around a narrowly defined cause. Conduct rigorous research. Use that research to change and grow continually. Narrowly focus on the goals of the program or activity. Include accountability and safety checks during planning. Recognize your team for their work. Compensate your team. Be reliable. Tell stories. Less can be more. Consistently brand and market your activities. Be creative, bold, and innovative. Think outside the box. Aim high. And always refer back to the vision.