Without diversity guidelines processes of science academies, seemingly independent & merit-based, continue inequityhttps://twitter.com/royalsocietynz/status/875613091676868609 …
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What's happened with the Royal Society NZ, where no White women, Maori & other
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The Australian Academy of Science used the same "independent" process which led to no women Fellows inducted into the Academy in 2013.
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Science is done by people; in Academies, they're some of the brightest in their fields, but all people have biases. Need checks & balances.
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Academies & other science orgs need equity & diversity guidelines & training. Need to collect & publish data on progress. Evaluate processes
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Lack of diversity in one activity doesn't happen in a vacuum. Lack of diversity in one area reveals other issues that need change.
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See many esteemed colleagues talking about lack of "women" speakers. Please remember that gender is not the only problem with that line up.
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Agree. Gender is not the only diversity issue. Thank you Zuleyka for your ongoing commitment & advocacy.
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Thank you for your kind words and for all you do! Your leadership is a profound inspiration.
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