Geological Society of America

T219 Incorporating Identities to Advance Diversity throughout Geoscience Disciplines III

Thursday, 29 October 2020
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Meeting Rooms

VIRTUAL TEAM-BASED OPPORTUNITIES TO NURTURE SCIENCE IDENTITY, BELONGING, AND LEADERSHIP

Paper number: T219-19
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 5:15 PM – 5:25 PM

Authors

Hannah Tandy Presenting Author
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Ingrid L. Maradiaga
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Zeeshan Parvez
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jade Knighton
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Robert Ulrich
UCLAEarth & Space Sci, Geology BldgMarty Grove, West Hollywood, CA
Sedonna Goeman-Shulsky
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Rae Spriggs
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Aradhna Tripati
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Abstract

To combat the increased sense of isolation arising from COVID-19 and bring people from various institutions and professional backgrounds together virtually during the pandemic, the Center for Diverse Leadership in Science is hosting a virtual talk and discussion series. This series hosts a variety of different talks by students and community members on many topics ranging from professional development, research talks and discussions about ethical STEM practices. The various speakers bring together a wide body of knowledge coming from different perspectives gained through their identities and experiences. Accessibility to these talks for anyone interested was a priority and measures were put in place to assist in this regard. The series allows for the continuation and new development of ties between undergraduates, graduates, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and community members. Additionally, the series allows for spread and gain of knowledge on many topics taught by a diverse pool of perspectives and identities. We will assess the impacts of this series on science identity, belonging, and leadership skills.

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 52, No. 6

doi: 10.1130/abs/2020AM-353630

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