by Janet Mansaray For this year’s National Diversity in STEM Conference (NDiSTEM) organized by SACNAS, I was selected to be a volunteer for the ROOT & SHOOT RCN exhibition booth in Portland, Oregon. This was my first SACNAS conference and it was an exciting opportunity. I have gone to large Read more…
Culturally responsive mentorship is vital as it fosters inclusivity, respect, and understanding in the mentor-mentee relationship. By acknowledging and appreciating the cultural backgrounds and experiences of their mentees, mentors can provide more effective support. This leads to a more significant and meaningful experience, promoting both personal and professional growth for Read more…
By Roshni Panwala From October 26th -28th 2023, I was fortunate enough to attend the National Diversity in STEM Conference (NDiSTEM) organized by the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) held in Portland, Oregon. This opportunity to attend and showcase my interest in plant science was provided Read more…
On October 26 and 27, 2023, ROOT & SHOOT exhibited at the SACNAS National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference in Portland, Oregon. ROOT & SHOOT Booth Helping us staff the booth were two student volunteers: Roshni Panwala, a PhD student from the University of Florida, and Janet Mansaray, a PhD Read more…
Thank you to attendees and panelists who participated in the informational session. A recording of this event, which was held October 13, 2023, is below. To learn more about application requirements and hear from past awardees about their experiences, please watch the video. Thank you to panelists: Leslie Holland — Read more…
Science has a culture that is safe and welcoming to some, but hostile towards others. As scientists and members of the scientific community, we have the ability to change the culture in which we work.
Over the past year, the RCN has focused considerable attention on making our conferences safer and more welcoming spaces. Following the Inclusive Conferences Working Group recommendations, ROOT & SHOOT has partnered with the ADVANCEGeo Partnership to organize a set of bystander intervention workshops. This free training will describe different types of Read more…
BSA Capstone – Developing a transparent application and award system for publication fee waivers Briana Gross and Amy McPherson The goal of this project is to develop a standardized application for APC (Article Publication Charges) waivers and a transparent set of criteria to govern how APC waivers are awarded. Authors Read more…
The ROOT & SHOOT RCN Inclusive Conference Working Group was created to generate an RCN-wide system that develops and implements practices and policies that promote a safe and inclusive conference environment. Acknowledging a history of inequitable practices at such gatherings, the Working Group’s effort intentionally focuses on increasing the representation Read more…
Cultivating Inclusive Leadership in Professional Societies Ian Wallace, Crispin Taylor, Gustavo MacIntosh, Mary Williams, Leeann Thornton The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) is largely led by a group of volunteers who rotate through short-term leadership positions. The goal of this project is to provide all who hold such positions Read more…