In the first episode of the Diversity in Science podcast series - produced in partnership with Nature - Marnie Chesterton interviews ISC CEO Heide Hackmann, and Professor of Humanities and Critical Theory and Professor of Africana Studies at Brown University, Anthony Bogues, on why diversity is so important for science \u2013 and what the ISC is doing to combat systemic discrimination and broaden inclusion.
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This series will highlight all aspects of diversity in science \u2013 asking why diversity matters, why diversity makes for better science, how to integrate diverse voices and different perspectives in research, and how to promote inclusion of less well represented or marginalized groups in science settings, including women, people of colour, LGBTQI people, people with disabilities, and people who take a non-traditional route into science.\u200b
It will ask what practical steps can be put in place to improve diversity in science workplaces and ways of working, and how organizations such as the ISC can be \u2018better allies for better science\u2019.\u200b
Learn more: https://council.science/podcast/nature-working-scientists/