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Scientists who don& #39;t drink alcohol: How do you deal with the oftentimes booze-fueled nature of academic conferences, and ensure that you& #39;re not missing out on important networking opportunities that may come from late night socialization? #STEM #AcademicChatter
I& #39;m realizing that the culture of these conferences reflects a lot of the white-dominated spaces IDed by @shamuskhan on college campuses.
Therefore, I wonder if you also need to address that element of power when thinking about supporting diversity in STEM/academia
Therefore, I wonder if you also need to address that element of power when thinking about supporting diversity in STEM/academia
And follow-on thought: Have #BlackinSTEM scientists found ways to navigate the drinking culture of conferences?
They seem so important for networking -> finding postdocs, but also seem like incredibly unwelcoming spaces (and for women as well).
They seem so important for networking -> finding postdocs, but also seem like incredibly unwelcoming spaces (and for women as well).
Also clarification: I do drink, and being an Asian male from a well-known lab, I had the ability to navigate these spaces very easily. But I& #39;m drafting thoughts for how the BRAIN Initiative can support "workforce diversity." ( https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-MH-20-051.html)">https://grants.nih.gov/grants/gu...
