There has been a lot of discussion over the last few year about the lack of equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) in scientific conferences. Conferences also need to be free of harassment and other forms of intimidation and some organizers now have clearly stated codes of conduct.
Read MoreWe need a national strategy regarding EDI in STEM in Canada and we need it now. We need it now, not because it’s 2015, 2016, 2017…….how many years do we have to wait…..we need it now because we face, nationally and globally, wicked and complex problems and because diversity is a driver of creativity and innovation.
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