Between 2012 and 2014 I worked with a very diverse team.
Our technical team working in the Great White North included two from 🇮🇳, one from 🇵🇰, our team lead was 🇱🇰, one 🇸🇴, one from 🇿🇼, one 🇾🇪 and us 5 🇨🇦.
We spent long hours together. Aside from learning more about the world, it changed me. 1/
Our technical team working in the Great White North included two from 🇮🇳, one from 🇵🇰, our team lead was 🇱🇰, one 🇸🇴, one from 🇿🇼, one 🇾🇪 and us 5 🇨🇦.
We spent long hours together. Aside from learning more about the world, it changed me. 1/
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈
I’m a white cis-male scientist.
I’ve been asked why I support DEI efforts in STEM and in conservation, including donating time and expertise to groups promoting this, including serving on professional society committees.
Here’s my answer:
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I’ve been asked why I support DEI efforts in STEM and in conservation, including donating time and expertise to groups promoting this, including serving on professional society committees.
Here’s my answer:
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I also used to work with people very similar to me. The "brotherhood" vibe as people call it, I get that it gets everyone comfortable and why people value it. It's great. 2/
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This is what I look for now when hiring: people bringing new experiences to the table. Something that nobody else can bring. 6/
I'm saying this because people need to embrace this kind of opportunity.
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