DEI Task Force

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force

Important: The GLOBE DEI Task Force has transitioned into the GLOBE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working group. For all current information related to DEI at GLOBE, check out the GLOBE DEI Working Group page.

With the support of GLOBE Program Sponsors from NASA and NSF, in the fall of 2019 the GLOBE DEI Task Force was formed with the goal of creating a GLOBE statement and implementation plan on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In February 2020 the group met in Boulder, Colorado for a DEI workshop, and to begin working on these statements. This group has met monthly ever since to collaboratively produce the statements shown below. These statements and action plan were presented to the GLOBE Community at the 2020 Virtual Meeting. A recording of this presentation can be found on GLOBE's Annual Meeting videos page. 
 

DEI Task Force Members

 
Shadrack Agyiri (Ghana) Jill Karsten (USA)
Jennifer Bourgeault (USA) Julie Malmberg (USA)
Katie Chapman (USA) Josette Neal-De-Stanton (USA)
Kimberly Davis (USA) David Padgett (USA)
Mindi DePaola (USA) Richard Parsons (USA)
Francis Emralino (Philippines) Marina Pavlic (Croatia)
Wrayna Fairchild (USA) Ana Prieto (Argentina)
Trena Ferrell (USA) Nate Raynor (USA)
Rosalba Giarratano (USA) Juan Felipe Restrepo Mesa (Colombia)
Kate Goss (USA) Elena Sparrow (USA)
Nikitah Imani (USA) Josephine Joy Tolentino (Philippines)

Action Plan (detailed):

  • Create DEI Working Group
  • Administer DEI Assessments
  • Build a DEI Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
  • Develop DEI based Resources
  • Establish DEI Training Opportunities
  • Form DEI Supportive Partnerships
  • Find funding for DEI
  • Communicate DEI Initiatives

To see translations of the draft DEI Definitions, Mission, Vision and overview of the Draft Action Plan, click here.

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When it comes to getting students interested in climate change, there are many factors that we need to consider. The following tips provide ideas for getting students interested in the topic of climate change as well as some calls to action.

Tip #1: Make it Relevant

The best place to introduce the climate change topic is opening up discussion about skepticism. Talking about widespread denial of climate change is crucial to helping students see why sustainable energy sources are necessary. Discussing the different theories and presenting data and facts through projects, presentations, and YouTube videos is an easy way to help students understand why sustainable energy sources matter so deeply. As the population grows denser, even small town areas feel the effects of weather changes due to air pollution. Hotter summers and brutal winters are taking the Americas by storm. Literally.

Tip #2: Introduce Modern Technology

Talking about climate change and its prevention continues with conversations about sustainable energy. Students have often heard about the problem of climate change but do not know the reasons why it matters. Part of the reason they do not understand why sustainability matters is due to the fact that they are not aware of the technology is available to them to make a difference. European countries successfully integrate solar power, hydroelectricity and other forms of clean energy in addition to their use of nonrenewable resources, making it one of the cleanest continents on the planet.

Educating students on the powerful impact electric, Hydroelectric and solar power has on cleaning up the atmosphere is essential. Reducing the impact of pollution on a small town scale is just as important as using clean energy in cities. If students throughout the country care deeply about environmental friendliness—through the education of clean energy sources—they will more than likely use these clean energy sources in their own homes and businesses one day.

Tip #3: Local Experiments

Having students gather water from around their towns and bringing this water into science labs for testing will help them understand how pollution affects the water sources. Comparing the results of the water tests to bottled spring water is a powerful tool for helping students understand the importance of cleanliness in what we put in our bodies.

This experiment can provide a direct correlation to climate change. Students can compare the effects of pollution on water to the effect of pollution in the air. The water experiment helps students conceptualize that similar—if not worse—measurements are being taken in the air as pollution is wearing away at the ozone layer. This can be used to discuss how the Earth is being more and more exposed to the vacuum of space in the heat of the sun.

Tip #4: Actionable Tips

Providing students with actionable tips that they can implement in their own homes is paramount. Teaching students green habits now create better chances of those habits carrying over into adult life. Creating assignments like having students make compost piles, plant gardens, do research on sustainable fashion, materials, makeup, and use electricity saving bulbs are easy ways to engage students in creating sustainable habits.

Another way to engage students is to have them discuss climate change on social media or through monitored blog posts. Not only will this get them thinking about their own opinions, but it will expose them to the opinions of others and allow them the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the topic. The best way to create a sustainable tomorrow is to create advocates for sustainability today.

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