#NDTMeetScienceTwitter is functioning very differently than #BillMeetScienceTwitter & has different race dynamics. This is troubling.
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I read that yesterday. I think you're seeing folks that dedicate time to scicomm just wave a hand and say, "Hey, over here!" That's all.
That's not how Black scientists & other POC saw it, as I've explained at length. Your responses are perfect illustration of this thread.
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Surprised I haven't seen the word "jealousy" in these discussions - there's def an undercurrent of "how come he's famous and I'm not?"
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(& Kevin, respectfully: if in a campus meeting you tell me or any other URM faculty that brings up diversity issues we're "race-baiting"...
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...I'm going to unload with both barrels*. Don't use that expression in this context. Ever. *metaphorically
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2/2 To see it take on a race component was surprising, as it seemed to be promoting good work. That's all.
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Kevin, I don't think I conveyed my point: Do not use the term "race-baiting". Do not use the term "race-baiting". Do not use the term ra...
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(Also the only people with the luxury of work-related stuff not taking on a "race component" are white people).
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Emilio, then let's get coffee and you can help me out here. I don't want to get it wrong.
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Kevin,love to - not being facetious - but btwn family, students, grants, papers, editing, field work, & a conference I can't afford the time
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Not how I saw it either despite the fact I started the Bill based # This had a very different tone. So much lack of thought.
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And especially given Neil responded to the original hashtag aimed at Bill I've no idea why people felt the need to raise it again with him.
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Well you have me thinking and reading. As someone that claims to be sensitive to these things I always self-check.
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We all have lots to learn. Start w/ thread. I'd recommend following Dr. Zevallos & her colleagues. Also lots of great stuff at
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Very good. Followed.
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