#underrepresentation — Public Fediverse posts

Council on Library and Information Resources: Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices Application Now Open. “The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is now accepting applications for the fifth cycle of Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices (DHC:AUV), generously underwritten by the Mellon Foundation. The program awards grants ranging from […]

Council on Library and Information Resources: Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices Application Now Open. “The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is now accepting applications for the fifth cycle of Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices (DHC:AUV), generously underwritten by the Mellon Foundation. The program awards grants ranging from […]

Rijksmuseum: Rijksmuseum launches new research into underrepresented histories with support from Baker McKenzie. “The Rijksmuseum will conduct new research into historically underrepresented subjects, including queer history. The museum’s collection, which spans from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, forms the basis for this work. The Rijksmuseum carries out research to gain new insights, […]

Rijksmuseum: Rijksmuseum launches new research into underrepresented histories with support from Baker McKenzie. “The Rijksmuseum will conduct new research into historically underrepresented subjects, including queer history. The museum’s collection, which spans from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, forms the basis for this work. The Rijksmuseum carries out research to gain new insights, […]

WorldPop's Andy Tatem and Jessica Espey report on the growing global crisis in #population data in The Conversation. Please share across your networks 📨

"When people vanish from #data, they vanish from #policy. When certain groups are systematically undercounted – often #minorities, #rural communities or #poorer people – they become invisible to #policymakers. This translates directly into #political #underrepresentation and inadequate resource allocation."

https://theconversation.com/global-population-data-is-in-crisis-heres-why-that-matters-251751

#Workers who are #neurodivergent or have other #disabilities are already prone to facing barriers, but Ms. Campbell’s experience highlights another barrier that emerges when the language used in #JobAds inadvertently weeds out #PeopleWithDisabilities.

This likely contributes to the persistent #underrepresentation of people with disabilities in #Canada’s work force.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/careers/article-with-subtle-phrases-job-postings-inadvertently-weed-out-job-seekers/

#DisabledWorkers #Employment #HumanResources #Ableism #LanguageMatters #DisabledCanadians #CDNpoli

#Queer #Cambridge #professor on why a lack of #diversity is ‘#unhealthy for #science'

The #STEM #industries – especially in #academia – are often associated with #underrepresentation for #minoritygroups. While there have been active steps to include #visibility for #women, #racial and #ethnic #minorities, the #LGBTQ+ community remains largely #ignored.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #UK #HigherEducation #Representation #Culture https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/06/29/cambridge-professor-queer-diversity-stem/

#Queer #Cambridge #professor on why a lack of #diversity is ‘#unhealthy for #science'

The #STEM #industries – especially in #academia – are often associated with #underrepresentation for #minoritygroups. While there have been active steps to include #visibility for #women, #racial and #ethnic #minorities, the #LGBTQ+ community remains largely #ignored.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #UK #HigherEducation #Representation #Culture https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/06/29/cambridge-professor-queer-diversity-stem/

It always feels weird every time I enter a conference room or seminar and find that I am the only women in the room. This sometimes makes me feel I don't belong there... Sometimes I do refuse to attend events if I know beforehand no women is going to present. #underrepresentation #womeninSTEM #womeninML

#introduction

Moved here from mstdn.social. I'm a #Phd Candidate in #philosphy at the University of Maryland, College Park. Currently studying #voting and #underrepresentation alongside a growing interest in #austrianeconomics.

On the side, I post TikToks about #running, especially as a heavier individual. You can find my vids on running @thesoundofeffort on Instagram and TikTok!