As practitioners of a historical science, paleontologists and geoscientists are well versed in
the idea that the ability to understand and to anticipate the future relies upon our collective …

Conferences are important for professional learning and for building academics' reputations
and networks. All members of the scientific community should feel supported and free to …

The geosciences are one of the least diverse disciplines in the United States, despite the
field's relevance to livelihoods and local and global economies. Bias, discrimination, and …

Success and impact metrics in science are based on a system that perpetuates sexist and
racist “rewards” by prioritizing citations and impact factors. These metrics are flawed and …

International conferences are an important component of the professional calendar of
scientists and practitioners in many fields, and are valued as opportunities to establish …

Within geography writ large, and economic geography in particular, there has been
increasing interest in 'engaged pluralism'–defined by its proponents as lively and respectful …

Marine conservation sciences have traditionally been, and remain, non-diverse work
environments with many barriers to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). These …

Conferences are key sites for the development of academic careers; however multiple
studies have shown that conferences are exclusionary on the basis of gender and other …

The leaky pipeline phenomenon refers to the disproportionate decline of female scientists at
higher academic career levels and is a major problem in the natural sciences. Identifying the …

Drawing on data collected in a cross-disciplinary survey of early-career academics (ECAs)
in New Zealand, this article explores the factors influencing ECA conference attendance …