I've trying to figure out the best way to phrase this question for the past few days, here it goes (1/2):
It's awesome to see improvements towards inclusion at #ASMicrobe and #Evol2019 but sunk by how many people can't even have a chance to attend due to travel bans and camps.
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Sorry, i think I lost the thread. What so you think is a bit of a bandaid?
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Well, I'm from the Middle East and if I was banned from travel to the USA (and thus from attending SfN) and told "it's OK you can at least present your poster over Skype" I'd still feel like I was missing out a tonne.
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Got it & totally agree. My interest isn't in working w/ conferences to allow distance presentations because I agree that's a bandaid (but maybe a good shot term approach). I'm interested in working w/ the State Department and international scientists to make sure y'all get visas.
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Oh, that's awesome. Thanks.

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I haven't thought it all through yet, but if you know a scientist (esp. a student) who's been denied a visa for a conference in the US who'd be willing to share their experience, please put us in touch!
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Here's one I just found on Twitter search (same thing happened last year students too):https://twitter.com/dubova_marina/status/1142554315988590592?s=19 …
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But it's not USA, which is I guess what you can help with more.
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These comments are really helpful and, along w/ several private convos, have led me to putting together a statement scientists can sign around the world on things we can do based on where we live + at conferences, w/ resources. Would love your feedback when it's fully drafted.
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