Recently, ROOT & SHOOT participated in a workshop held at the International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR). The focus of the workshop was “Building a Diverse and Inclusive Community through Effective Teaching and Mentoring.”
The workshop organizers arranged for an artist to create a graphical overview of the workshop, which is shown below.
Following the workshop, we were invited to submit an article describing the workshop and highlighting the recommendations put forth. This article is now available online at the Journal of Experimental Botany https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erag060.
ABSTRACT
For many people, the culture of plant science, and science more broadly, can feel alienating and intimidating, which often leads to them leaving the discipline for other opportunities. However, studies show that there is a correlation between creative problem solving and increased diversity, and plant science cannot afford to lose talented individuals. Here we report on strategies to promote diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging for all within plant science. We address ways that institutions, organizations, communities, educators, and individuals can contribute to this needed cultural change. We urge all plant scientists to participate in these efforts; for each other, for the discipline, and for the future.
Citation: Andrea Paterlini, Agnes Uhereczky, Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso, Sofie Goormachtig, Devang Mehta, Mary E Williams, Building a diverse and inclusive plant science community, Journal of Experimental Botany, 2026;, erag060, https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erag060
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