ED022-09
ReclaimingSTEM: A model for inclusive science communication and policy training

Thursday, 10 December 2020: 07:32
Virtual
Evelyn Valdez-Ward, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States, Robert Nguyen Ulrich, University of South Florida, College of Marine Science, St. Petersburg, FL, United States, Tamara Sade Marcus, University of New Hampshire Main Campus, Durham, NH, United States and Linh Anh Cat, University of California Irvine, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Irvine, CA, United States
Recorded Presentation
Abstract:
Many science communication and science policy training offers guidance and tips for success that may not be feasible for those who may identify as members of a marginalized community. The increasing diversity of scientists requires training that accounts for the challenges marginalized groups face. To address this, we created Reclaiming STEM, the first workshop of its kind, centering science communication and science policy training specifically for marginalized scientists.

Reclaiming STEM provides training for marginalized scientists to learn how to communicate their science at the intersection of research and social justice. For our programming, we seek and invite ONLY scientists from diverse backgrounds to present interactive and innovative workshops. Our aim is for attendees to not only gain skills but also to be able to identify with and envision themselves in science communication and policy spaces.

ReclaimingSTEM has been hosted 4 times since 2018, and has reached over 500 attendees. Through this workshop, we have built a new community for marginalized scientists to learn to advocate for their communities and science through their research. In this presentation, we aim to present our Reclaiming STEM workshop model, share reflections and lessons learned from our virtual 2020 workshop, and provide recommendations for how to create diverse, safe, and inclusive virtual training spaces.

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