Increasing recognition of historically marginalized scientists: Lessons learned from the Nomination Task Force

Amy M. Keesee; Seth G. Claudepierre; M. Fraz Bashir; Michael D. Hartinger; Elizabeth A.  MacDonald; Allison N Jaynes

doi:10.3389/fspas.2022.1032486

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Increasing recognition of historically marginalized scientists: Lessons learned from the Nomination Task Force

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Increasing recognition of historically marginalized scientists: Lessons learned from the Nomination Task Force

Amy M. Keesee, Seth G. Claudepierre, M. Fraz Bashir, Michael D. Hartinger, Elizabeth A. MacDonald and Allison N Jaynes

Frontiers in astronomy and space sciences, Vol.9, 1032486

11/16/2022

DOI: 10.3389/fspas.2022.1032486

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The Space Physics and Aeronomy (SPA) Section of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) created a Nomination Task Force (NTF) in 2017 upon concerns that the numbers of women nominated for AGU Fellow were significantly lower than would be expected based on SPA membership representation, including as low as zero in two of the four preceding years. Now that the NTF has been in existence through four cycles of AGU Honors and Awards, the outcomes indicate the success of the NTF in increasing the number of nominations for scientists from historically marginalized groups. These data indicate that the work of the NTF has enhanced the nomination pool rather than occurring at the expense of other nominees. Until recently, the ability to collect and distribute demographic information has been limited, and cisgender binary identities are often inferred. Moving forward it is a goal of AGU to be more inclusive and intentional with respect to gender, racial, and ethnic identities. We share our best practices and success stories with a broad audience to help others build upon the work of the NTF within their own institutions and professional groups. We also discuss challenges that we are still facing and provide suggestions for continuing to improve the process.

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Title: Subtitle: Increasing recognition of historically marginalized scientists: Lessons learned from the Nomination Task Force
Creators: Amy M. Keesee - University of New Hampshire
Seth G. Claudepierre - UCLA, Dept Atmospher & Ocean Sci, Los Angeles, CA USA
M. Fraz Bashir - Planetary Science Institute
Michael D. Hartinger - Space Science Institute
Elizabeth A. MacDonald - Goddard Space Flight Center
Allison N Jaynes - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Frontiers in astronomy and space sciences, Vol.9, 1032486
DOI: 10.3389/fspas.2022.1032486
ISSN: 2296-987X
eISSN: 2296-987X
Publisher: Frontiers Media Sa
Number of pages: 6
Grant note: Space Physics and Aeronomy section of the American Geophysical Union
Language: English
Date published: 11/16/2022
Academic Unit: Physics and Astronomy; University College Courses
Record Identifier: 9984429035302771

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