Increasing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Accessibility, and Justice (DEIBAJ) in the US Oc
Abstract
An ad hoc committee will undertake a study to ascertain the impediments, including past social policies leading to marginalization,,and identify evidence-based approaches for increasing the racial and ethnic diversity of the ocean studies workforce. The committee ,s report will identify specific strategies to guide future activities to advance the adoption of evidence-based practices and polici,es for increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, accessibility and justice (DEIBAJ) in the ocean studies community.The stu,dy will include the following:?Collection of existing and new narratives from ocean enterprise professionals representing historical,ly excluded, or marginalized, racial and ethnic groups to help clarify the variety of barriers that exist and the losses caused by t,hese barriers not only to ocean studies but also to the individuals themselves. This will include consideration of intersectionality, for other identifiers such as gender, sexual orientation, disability, native country, religion, and others.?Analysis of policies, s,trategies, and practices of current and previously funded ocean studies programs that have sought to build more diverse, equitable,,and inclusive working environments. This analysis will include identification of what has been successful and the metrics used to de,fine success across a broad array of ocean studies institutions and potential examples from other STEM fields.?Development of explic,it goals in a coordinated strategy across ocean studies that relates to each element of DEIBAJ.Identification of metrics to evaluate, progress in the implementation of recommended strategies such as by educational institutions, government agencies, and other organi,zations (e.g. conservation groups, ocean industries) that employ experts in ocean studies. Approved for Public Release
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 04, 2022
- Source ID
- N000142312023
Entities
People
- Emily Twigg
Organizations
- National Academy of Sciences
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy