At a conference for programs in #HigherEd listening to faculty from some states talk about how they can't fill empty positions bc no one wants to relocate to their state due to the political climate re #Abortion #DEI and #LGBTQ rights.

Unexpected?

After completing #trainings "to educate ...on LGBTQ+ identity" and "to support military-connected students", I learned that each these trainings are offered by separate offices: #DEI handles "Safe Zone" trainings and the registrar handles "Green Zone" trainings.

Prior to reflection, I saw these as (distinct) parts of one #edu initiative.

Now I'm curious how these #higherEd initiatives are related.
- Is it determined by the #university?
- Another level of society (e.g. #gov)?

Why we need #DEI initiatives and speak out when we see systemic racism in academia.

https://www.science.org/content/article/i-m-black-scientist-tired-facing-racism-and-exclusion-academia

RT @openuk_uk@twitter.com

We join US colleagues honouring Martin Luther King’ legacy & impact on the world today. While racism still endures everyone, everywhere can stand up against racial prejudice & intolerant attitudes. #openuk seeks to put #DEI at ❤️of our daily activities including #stateofopencon

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/openuk_uk/status/1614976128417992706

I want to work with students that want to learn and do good science. Why the fuck are we charging a $60 application fee for international applicants? That $ does nothing for us, but is a potentially huge expense with the exchange rate and a strong dollar. #DEI #science #gradschool

RT @openuk_uk@twitter.com

"As a #neurodiverse #female leader of an open technology organisation, it is important not just to support specific projects but to change cultures..recognising #DEI is, like sustainability, at the heart of every action we take"says CEO @AmandaBrockUK@twitter.com https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=5cc94397-b7df-4b97-bef9-aec1884d67f0&pnum=69

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/openuk_uk/status/1598439419400572928

Since this #twittermigration is in full swing, here's another #introduction to me. I'm a #neuroscientist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. My lab studies the #neuralcircuits and #neuropeptides mediating eating behavior using mice with the ultimate goal of informing better therapies for #diabetes, #obesity, and #eatingdisorders. I love #openscience , #DEI , #socialjustice , #3Dprinting , and #mentoring .