Ten simple rules for pushing boundaries of inclusion at academic events.

ABSTRACT: Inclusion at academic events is facing increased scrutiny as the communities these events serve raise their expectations for who can practically attend. Active efforts in recent years to bring more diversity to academic events have brought progress and created momentum. However, we must reflect on these efforts and determine which underrepresented groups are being disadvantaged. Inclusion at academic events is important to ensure diversity of discourse and opinion, to help build networks, and to avoid academic siloing. All of these contribute to the development of a robust and resilient academic field. We have developed these Ten Simple Rules both to amplify the voices that have been speaking out and to celebrate the progress of many Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity practices that contin

SUBMITTER: Hall SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10906823 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature