Category Archives: ROOT&SHOOT

Articles about institutional racism, ableism, and systemic bias

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Mary Williams
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What is ROOT&SHOOT?

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Mary Williams

Early in 2021, the US National Science Foundation (NSF) posted an annoucement about a new type of funding opportunity, called LEAding cultural change through Professional Societies (LEAPS) of Biology. The NSF is is committed to supporting efforts that use evidence-based … Continue reading →

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ShutDownSTEM, Day of Reflection: June 10, 2020

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Mary Williams

On June 10, 2020, academics and scientists were asked to step away from their business and usual, to have a “Day of Reflection”. We were urged to spend the day learning about how racism affects everyone and to ponder how … Continue reading →

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