Author:
Segarra Verónica A.,Blatch Sydella,Boyce Michael,Carrero-Martinez Franklin,Aguilera Renato J.,Leibowitz Michael J.,Zavala MariaElena,Hammonds-Odie Latanya,Edwards Ashanti
Abstract
ABSTRACTPromoting diversity and inclusiveness in the STEM academic workforce remains a key challenge and national priority. Scientific societies can play a significant role in this process through the creation and implementation of programs to foster STEM academic workforce diversification, and by providing mentoring and skills development training that empower scientists from under-represented minority (URM) backgrounds to succeed in their communities of practice. In this article, we provide examples of challenges met by scientific societies in these areas and present data from the American Society for Cell Biology, highlighting the benefits received by trainees through long-term engagement with its programs. The success of these initiatives illustrates the impact of discipline-specific programming by scientific societies in supporting the development of URM scientists and an increasingly diverse and inclusive academic STEM community.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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