"Enriching Lives within Sedimentary Geology": Actionable Recommendations for Making SEPM a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Society for All Sedimentary Geologists
"Enriching Lives within Sedimentary Geology": Actionable Recommendations for Making SEPM a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Society for All Sedimentary Geologists
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10.2110/sedred.2020.3.4
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2020-09
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A. Fernandes;A. Abeyta;R. Mahon;R. Martindale;K. Bergmann;C. Jackson;T. Present;D. Reano;T. Swanson;K. Butler;Sarah K. Brisson;C. Johnson;D. Mohrig;M. Blum
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A. Fernandes;A. Abeyta;R. Mahon;R. Martindale;K. Bergmann;C. Jackson;T. Present;D. Reano;T. Swanson;K. Butler;Sarah K. Brisson;C. Johnson;D. Mohrig;M. Blum
创新科学受益于思想的多样性和影响力，在沿着科学之旅的各个方面，从早期教育到研究和指导的职业生涯贡献。科学协会，如沉积地质学会（SEPM），管理他们的创新者和科学的方向，从而定义社会影响和学科的发展。他们具有独特的地位，以促进所有科学家的代表性和成功，包括那些来自少数民族的人口，通过积极的宣传，包容性的指导，奖励和领导。我们介绍审查SEPM成员，领导，获奖者和编辑委员会的可用记录，以确定增长的领域，并开始关于社会及其成员如何共同努力，以更好地反映我们的社区对话。在过去十年中，SEPM的成员人数有所减少，而来自少数群体的科学家的代表性和认可度仍然很低。即使在过去的十年里，奖项和荣誉也绝大多数都是男性获得的，很少有女性或有色人种担任领导职务。妇女平等国务秘书处最近采取了积极步骤，使其更具包容性（例如，《职业行为守则》;然而，还需要做更多的工作。我们为SEPM及其成员应采取的迅速行动提供建议，以使社会成为一个多元化，包容性和公平的环境，让所有科学家茁壮成长。所需的系统性变革将需要我们所有人共同作出的持续努力，以建立一个我们可以感到自豪的持久遗产。
Innovative science benefits from diversity of thought and influence at all waypoints along the scientific journey, from early education to career-length contributions in research and mentorship. Scientific societies, like the Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM), steward their innovators and the direction of the science, thereby defining the societal impact and evolution of a discipline. They are uniquely positioned to promote the representation and success of all scientists, including those from minoritized populations, through proactive advocacy, and inclusive mentorship, awards, and leadership. We introspectively review available records of SEPM membership, leadership, awardees, and editorial boards to identify areas for growth and begin a dialogue about how the society and its members can work together to better reflect our community. In the last decade, SEPM has seen a decline in membership, while representation and recognition of scientists from minoritized groups has remained low. Awards and honors have overwhelmingly gone to men, even in the last ten years, and very few women or people of color are in leadership roles. SEPM has recently taken positive steps towards becoming more inclusive (e.g., the Code of Professional Conduct); however, much more work is needed. We provide recommendations for swift actions that SEPM and its members should undertake for the society to become a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all scientists thrive. The systemic changes needed will take continuous effort, which must be shared by all of us, to build an enduring legacy that we can be proud of.