Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences seeks to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. In support of this goal, the department is focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. We value building, fostering, respecting, and retaining multiple experiences and perspectives, recognizing each individual within the group and the roles and contributions each person brings to the success of the department.

Recent EPS DEI News

New Survey Highlights Gender, Racial Harassment in Astronomy and Planetary Science

Women of color working in astronomy and planetary science report more gender and racial harassment than any other gender or racial group in the field, according to a new study revealing widespread harassment in these scientific disciplines. 10 July 2017

Harassment in Astronomy and Planetary Science

New data reveal the prevalence of gender- and race-related harassment in astronomy and planetary sciences. 10 July 2017

Of Rocks and Social Justice

Despite much emphasis on diversity in the US, geoscience remains one of the least diverse scientific disciplines. If we want to achieve and maintain diversity, we need to make our work environments welcoming to a broad spectrum of voices. 2 November 2016

Working Toward Gender Parity in the Geosciences

How are women represented in the geosciences? The author of a new AGU book, Women in the Geosciences: Practical, Positive Practices Toward Parity, answers some questions.

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Explore our ever-expanding bibliography of news and research on diversity in science.

Bibliography

Resources for Women in Earth and Planetary Sciences

Organizations and Committees

WashU Resources for Women

Funding Opportunities

Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Career Center

More Information and Resources for Women in Earth and Planetary Sciences

To foster and support inclusive communities, Diversity Awareness Partnership publishes an 18-month Interfaith Calendar. This publication is a handy guide to observances celebrated across 25 religious traditions in the St. Louis region.

Interfaith Calendar 2019-2020

University Resources

Diversity & Inclusion at WashU
Fostering a welcoming culture
Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Support for students at all levels
WashU Cares
Handles student safety and well-being, including online reporting
SafeZones
Educates and fosters discussion around LGBTQIA* issues
Uncle Joe's Peer Counseling Resource Center
Offers highly trained peer counselors for undergraduates
Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center (RSVP)
Services and education related to relationship and sexual violence
Bias Reporting
System for reporting bias incidents
Office of the Ombuds
Resources for faculty members
Title IX at WashU
Committed to responding to discrimination
Human Resources
Information and policies

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