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.@CommDocPA's PhD is in human communication. She works with the @ametsoc about a need for young scientists (or all scientists) to share technical information in a way that others understand & can act on. #AMS2019 #BECP2019
The second most feared thing for Americans is dying. The most feared thing is speaking in public. #AMS2019 #BECP2019
This fear is called communication apprehension. Everyone has it to some extent and it can take on many forms. Fear of speaking in front of groups, or fear of a group dynamic at a party. #AMS2019 #BECP2019
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@KevinRPetty Question from @BrianSmoliak: In your institutions, how do you address less visible aspects of DEI? #AMS2019 #BECP2019
@KevinRPetty @BrianSmoliak .@KevinRPetty: Need to have open dialogue to discuss experiences that minorities have had. Build groups with diversity where people are comfortable in exchanging experiences & ideas.

#AMS2019 #BECP2019
@KevinRPetty @BrianSmoliak .@profdesai: Sharing experiences increase mindfulness of where changes can be made.

University has created care teams to help professors better understand how to help students & advocate for them.

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This is starting now and will be live-streamed. Watch for the Periscope link to come through! AMS President @RogerWakimoto saying a few words now. "Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion are a big part of my focus as president." #AMS2019 #BECP2019
@RogerWakimoto .@Marcia4Science: Let's look at what DEI looked like back when I was an Early Career Professional vs what it looks like today.

"As a student I was often the only female on an oceanographic expedition." #AMS2019 #BECP2019
.@Marcia4Science: I was a unicorn. They didn't know how to deal with me. So they sent me to Navy Seal Team school on Coronado Island & went through explosives training school. Graduated 1st in my class of Seals. No one messed with me after that.

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