| Date | Article/Presentation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 12/02/22 | Special Talk : “Astronomy’s Poverty Problem”; N305 & Zoom link here | Dr. Carlos J. Vargas |
Diversity Journal Club
Welcome to the Steward
Observatory Diversity Journal club
website.
The Diversity Journal Club is a space created
to engage with the Steward Observatory
community at all levels on topics of equity,
inclusion, and diversity. As well
to address the needs of our community and
discuss meaningful changes we can make to
make Steward a more welcoming and inclusive
community.
Logistics: The Diversity Journal club happens once every month. The topic of each session is either selected at previous meetings or chosen by a volunteer that wants to discuss the article. The selected article/articles has to be sent out at least three days before the day of the meeting.
If you want to be added to the email list please send an email to the organizers.
Code of conduct:
1. This is a space for everyone to learn
and grow.
2. We will work together to prioritize the
voices and needs of the most
vulnerable in any given conversation.
3. Disagree with ideas, not people; use "I"
statements to speak from your
personal perspective, rather than making
generalizations.
4. Be conscious of how much space you're
taking up in a conversation; be extra
conscious if you hold a privileged or
dominant identity when discussing a
form of inequality or oppression.
5. Avoid playing devil’s advocate:
specifically, do not argue for contrarian
positions that you do not actually hold.
6. Personal stories should be respected;
what is shared in discussions should
not be discussed outside of the group
without that individual’s permission.
Schedule
Resources on campus:
These are some resources available at the UofA campus:
Previous meetings:
| Date | Article/Presentation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| September 21st, 2021 @ 3:30 | CAPS Resources & Mental Health (slides) | Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) |
| 1/29/21 | Systemic Racism in Science Communication | Dr. Dione (Dee) Rossiter |
| 12/3/20 | TEAM-UP Report Part 5 (slides) | Sam Scibelli |
| 11/5/20 | TEAM-UP Report Part 4 (slides) | Carlos Vargas |
| 10/8/20 | TEAM-UP Report Part 3 (slides) | Kevin Hainline & Everett Schlawin |
| 9/10/20 | TEAM-UP Report Part 2 (slides) | Sam Scibelli |
| 8/27/20 | TEAM-UP Report Part 1 (slides) | Allie Hughes |
| 6/4/20 | Link to Town Hall Notes | DJC Organizers |
| 2/18/20 | The Nonbinary Fraction: Looking Towards the Future of Gender Equity in Astronomy | Erin Maier |
| 12/12/19 | Experiences as a Person of Color in Astronomy | Special guest: Dr. Keith Hawkins |
| 10/18/19 | Diversity in the classroom | Special guest: Dr. Jorge Moreno |
| 12/6/18 | TMT response to protests | Special guest: Christine O'Donnell |
| 11/01/18 | Resources on Campus | Organizers |
| 10/24/18 | Science & Gender Discussion | Special guest: Dr. Gurtina Besla |
Reading List:
Collection of Resources on Race
How diversity make us smarter?
Diversity in science why it is essential for excellence?
Compilation of resources on diversity, inclusion, intersectionality
Committee on the Status of Minorities in Astronomy
A Graduate Program Works To Diversify The Science World
For women in science, busting barriers is just part of the job
Univeristy of Michigan's EQUI-TEA
LGBT+ Inclusivity in Astronomy: A best practice guide
Equity and Inclusion Training
Decolonizing astronomy
Race and White Privilege
Women in Astronomy
Organizers:
The Diversity Journal Club is organized
by graduate students and post-docs:
Current organizers:
Samantha
Scibelli : sscibelli@email.arizona.edu
Carlos Vargas: cjvargas@email.arizona.edu
Previous organizers:
Nicolas Garavito-Camargo: jngaravitoc@email.arizona.edu
Erin Maier: erinrmaier@email.arizona.edu