If you’re like me, digesting the Black Lives Matter movement and protests during the pandemic has been overwhelming to say the least, but it’s encouraging needed conversations are happening and institutions are starting to take action. I’m trying my best to stay educated and informed.
Some of you may have heard about the
#ShutdownAcademia
and
#ShutdownSTEM
movements this month. I participated in webinars hosted by URI students and faculty, mainly from URI's Graduate School of Oceanography, as we discussed issues ranging from White Fragility to intersectionality with the LGBTQIA movement.
One of RI C-AIM’s central goals is to recruit, engage, and retain a diverse and productive community of researchers in Rhode Island. The
Diversity Action Committee
(DAC) has been established to advise and support efforts within RI C-AIM, and also plan and implement activities that attract applicants from underrepresented groups at all levels of participation in RI C-AIM research.
As the lead of DAC,
Chuck Watson (
hitman@uri.edu)
is available as a resource for C-AIM students and postdocs.
For those that were unable to participate in #ShutdownAcademia this month, or would like to continue educating yourselves and learn more about DAC, I’ve provided some resources in this newsletter to get started.
Best,
Tricia
