A Diverse View of Science to Catalyse Change.

James Mack,Emanuel Waddell ,Maria Magdalena Titirici ,João Borges,Isaiah R. Speight,Pall Thordarson,Austin Wadle,Damilola V. Aderohunmu ,Sarah L. Masters,Gabriela D. Tormet‐González,César A. Urbina‐Blanco,Fun Man Fung,Miriam M. Unterlass,Toby L. Nelson,Lori Ferrins,J. Fraser Stoddart,Murrell Godfrey,Martine I. Abboud,Jodie L. Lutkenhaus,Torsten John,Stephen Opeyemi Aderinto ,Safia Z. Jilani,Lučka Bibič,Michael J. Bojdys,Ying‐Wei Yang,Felicia Phei Lin Lim ,Dickson Mambwe,Tomislav Friščić,Vivian Wing‐Wah Yam ,Renã A. S. Robinson,Vy M. Dong

doi:10.1002/anie.202009834

Abstract

Valuing diversity leads to scientific excellence, the progress of science and most importantly, it is simply the right thing to do. We can value diversity not only in words, but also in actions.

Highlights

From the structure of DNA,[1] to computer science,[2] and space-station batteries,[3] several key scientific discoveries that enhance our lives today, were made by marginalized scientists
Discussions around science policy are often accompanied by anecdotes of “good” and “bad” practices regarding the merits of diversity and inclusion
This article is a message for (i) current and future scientists, (ii) students, mentors and educators, (iii) science communicators, (iv) publishers and (v) science policy makers. It has two purposes: (1) Provide marginalized scientists and their allies a space to talk about their approach towards scientific advancement, mentorship and how to challenge systemic injustice and (2) Provide actionable advice to implement equity in academia and related businesses and organizations

Summary

Diversity in Science

The reason marginalized scientists leave science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is not an accident It results from the historic expectations of how a scientist should be perceived.[13] The pursuit of equity will dismantle these beliefs, driving policy development and creating equal access to positions of leadership and opportunities for all. This article is a message for (i) current and future scientists, (ii) students, mentors and educators, (iii) science communicators, (iv) publishers and (v) science policy makers It has two purposes: (1) Provide marginalized scientists and their allies a space to talk about their approach towards scientific advancement, mentorship and how to challenge systemic injustice and (2) Provide actionable advice to implement equity in academia and related businesses and organizations

Identifying and quantifying inequity

Supporting marginalized scientists

Expanding and redefining excellence

Inclusion in the publishing space

Conclusion

Findings

Conflict of interest