How to Create a Diverse and Inclusive Lab at @SocietySpark with @ToriPea3, @MaddBlackProf, @anjames3, Alejandro Lleras, and Wendy Francis.
@SocietySpark @ToriPea3 @MaddBlackProf @anjames3 @MaddBlackProf: Recognize that not all students will take the “default” career path of academia.
Faculty advisors need to be flexible and encourage students to pursue other interests.
Yes, this is a challenge as it may lead to a decrease in lab productivity.
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Faculty advisors need to be flexible and encourage students to pursue other interests.
Yes, this is a challenge as it may lead to a decrease in lab productivity.
#psynom20
@SocietySpark @ToriPea3 @MaddBlackProf @anjames3 @MaddBlackProf: “Publish or perish” is NOT the way to create an antiracist, equitable system.
We need to make changes at the individual AND institutional level.
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We need to make changes at the individual AND institutional level.
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Dr. Francis (@UTEP Psychology) at @SocietySpark meeting says "orient your students on to what to expect in the academic life and let them you care", in her talk titled 'Supporting and Maintaining an Inclusive Research Laboratory'.
@UTEP @SocietySpark How can we support all undergraduate students in research labs?
Dr. Wendy Francis provides some great advice.
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Dr. Wendy Francis provides some great advice.
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@SocietySpark Support undergraduates by
- Offering paid research opportunities
- Taking students to conferences and guide them through the process (including traveling, might be students’ 1st time!)
- Fostering a sense of belonging by being available and celebrating achievements
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- Offering paid research opportunities
- Taking students to conferences and guide them through the process (including traveling, might be students’ 1st time!)
- Fostering a sense of belonging by being available and celebrating achievements
#psynom20
@SocietySpark What are some ways that you support undergraduates in your lab? How can you do better?
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@SocietySpark @anjames3 (of @MacalesterPsyc1) has us ponder important questions:
Who contributes to diversity? (Think beyond racial-ethnic identities)
Who enforces fairness in hiring?
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Who contributes to diversity? (Think beyond racial-ethnic identities)
Who enforces fairness in hiring?
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@SocietySpark @anjames3 @MacalesterPsyc1 How do we advertise lab positions? Is it equitable? How do we make sure students are aware of opportunities and what they really involve?
(How) will undergraduate RAs be paid?
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(How) will undergraduate RAs be paid?
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@SocietySpark @anjames3 @MacalesterPsyc1 Who benefits from the advisor/advisee relationship?
Who is being recruited? (Consider a student with few skills but lots of moxie)
Are you the best “fit” for the student? What unique skills or experiences will you offer them?
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Who is being recruited? (Consider a student with few skills but lots of moxie)
Are you the best “fit” for the student? What unique skills or experiences will you offer them?
#psynom20 @anjames3
How to share your Diversity Values with the people in your academic life
- Lab: Educate PIs and grad students on diversity
- Department: Share your views on diversity with your faculty colleagues
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- Lab: Educate PIs and grad students on diversity
- Department: Share your views on diversity with your faculty colleagues
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Thanks for reading!
Learn more about @SocietySpark on their website: sparksociety.org
Consider joining the society to help play an active role in empowering scientists of color.
Thread by Twitternomes @meta_michelle @NS_avc #psynom20
Learn more about @SocietySpark on their website: sparksociety.org
Consider joining the society to help play an active role in empowering scientists of color.
Thread by Twitternomes @meta_michelle @NS_avc #psynom20
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