Science and society benefit from diverse viewpoints and lived experiences. We aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and feel welcome. We acknowledge the disproportionate suffering of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and unequivocally believe Black Lives Matter. We denounce racism and biases against Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and members of LGBTQIA+ communities.
Black Lives Matter.
Love is Love.
In the Fringe Lab, we are dedicated to equality in science, in academia, and beyond. We recognize that our differences result in better science, teaching and mentoring. Discriminatory behavior or attitudes are not welcome in the lab.
We also acknowledge that commitment to anti-racism, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) require ongoing, continuous investment to educate ourselves, to recognize our own privileges and over-representation, and to listen. We acknowledge this process as challenging and at times uncomfortable and that it requires intentional commitment.
Anti-Racism and DEI Actions:
Trans & Gender Non‐conforming Fieldwork Alliance - "This zine was created by members of the Trans & Gender Non‐conforming Field Alliance as a resource for other queer scientists to help set up work at a new field site and protect our safety and wellbeing!" Created by TGFA - more infromation is available at the TGFA website
University of Minnesota Resources:
UMN Office for Equity and Diversity
UMN Faculty Fighting Racism
UMN Bias Response Referral Network (BRRN)
International Student and Scholar Services
Graduate School Diversity Office
Community of Scholars Program
CBS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Circle of Indigenous Nations
Diversify Your Syllabus
Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life
Lewis B. Stokes NorthStar STEM Alliance
Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence
Office of Cultural and Academic Transitions
Disability Resource Center
Ombuds
Women's Resource & Action Center
Student Mental Health
Boynton Mental Health
Additional resources on racism in science and anti-racism initiatives:
GSA Anti-Racism Resource Guide
UMN School of Nursing Black Lives Matter and Anti-racism Resources
Anti-Racism Resources: Educate Yourself
UMN anti-racism reading list
Antiracism Resources for the Sciences
Racial Bias in Scientific Fields
Infographic on structural racism
Readings on structural racism
Dr. Jennifer Glass - inclusion resources including slides with diverse scientists, databases to diversity event organizers and speakers
Decolonising Science Reading List
Black Lives Matter.
Love is Love.
In the Fringe Lab, we are dedicated to equality in science, in academia, and beyond. We recognize that our differences result in better science, teaching and mentoring. Discriminatory behavior or attitudes are not welcome in the lab.
We also acknowledge that commitment to anti-racism, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) require ongoing, continuous investment to educate ourselves, to recognize our own privileges and over-representation, and to listen. We acknowledge this process as challenging and at times uncomfortable and that it requires intentional commitment.
Anti-Racism and DEI Actions:
- Commit to the recommendations of the Call for a Robust Anti-Racism Plan for the Geosciences
- Continue to educate ourselves and promote DEI in our labs and classrooms, at the University of Minnesota, in science and society.
- Approach learning and mentoring as inclusive, active and individualized.
- Be considerate of and supportive of perspectives while also sharing our own culture and values reciprocally.
- Maintain a climate of constructive engagement and mutual respect.
- Be supportive, accepting, and constructive and commit to actively listen to each other with empathy and openness.
- Engage in outreach and community involvement, including Market Science. For example:
- Acknowledge our unconscious biases and educate ourselves to both understand and overcome unconscious biases. For example:
- Believe in kindness and generosity — we are human, mistakes will happen.
- Maintain an open-door policy for feedback or concerns
Trans & Gender Non‐conforming Fieldwork Alliance - "This zine was created by members of the Trans & Gender Non‐conforming Field Alliance as a resource for other queer scientists to help set up work at a new field site and protect our safety and wellbeing!" Created by TGFA - more infromation is available at the TGFA website
University of Minnesota Resources:
UMN Office for Equity and Diversity
UMN Faculty Fighting Racism
UMN Bias Response Referral Network (BRRN)
International Student and Scholar Services
Graduate School Diversity Office
Community of Scholars Program
CBS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Circle of Indigenous Nations
Diversify Your Syllabus
Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life
Lewis B. Stokes NorthStar STEM Alliance
Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence
Office of Cultural and Academic Transitions
Disability Resource Center
Ombuds
Women's Resource & Action Center
Student Mental Health
Boynton Mental Health
Additional resources on racism in science and anti-racism initiatives:
GSA Anti-Racism Resource Guide
UMN School of Nursing Black Lives Matter and Anti-racism Resources
Anti-Racism Resources: Educate Yourself
UMN anti-racism reading list
Antiracism Resources for the Sciences
Racial Bias in Scientific Fields
Infographic on structural racism
Readings on structural racism
Dr. Jennifer Glass - inclusion resources including slides with diverse scientists, databases to diversity event organizers and speakers
Decolonising Science Reading List
