Make the case that the status quo is inequitable
Change is tough but needed. It may not directly help those who participate in surveys of campus climate.
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- Feb 2023
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backlash: strong adverse reactions from individuals and groups that undermine or compromise the positive outcomes DEI initiatives try to create.
It seems hard to believe yet so thought-provoking that efforts to reduce inequities can be met with backlash. Sometimes the intent and perceptions are unclear, resulting in efforts that are not of benefit to everyone or unintentionally highlight deficits.
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understand the nuances and obstacles that so frequently stymie the initiatives they undertake
There are so many nuances to consider and learn about. In a way, we can all lead and learn by acknowledging that sometimes good intentions are perceived differently. I appreciate the author emphasizing core needs.
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- Jan 2023
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blog.mahabali.me blog.mahabali.me
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showing they have learned or appreciate our efforts.
and learned here can refer to knowledge beyond content including learning about their own goals and challenges.
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education
and their education depends a lot on their health and our wellbeing. I wonder if people have recorded/analyzed the effect of reciprocity on course climate and student success?
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reciprocate if you give them the opportunity to
What are some examples of this?
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desk yoga (which we did during our recent CLT Symposium)
I wonder how many teachers pause weekly meetings to do yoga or stretch. Could be a nice way to re-energize and then bring this practice to the classroom (virtual or in-person).
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Slack teams as well.
Communities like OneHE.org discussion forums are also great places to share support and learn about pedagogy of care!
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Carers in this position need the support of a caring community to sustain them”
and by sharing and modeling caring for each other, educators help learners build a community!
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- Oct 2021
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www.scienceintheclassroom.org www.scienceintheclassroom.org
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So in a 2013 study, Ting’s team accelerated the process and boosted cyanide production by creating two new strains of the bacteria, each of which had an extra copy of the genes controlling enzyme production (2). The researchers included a new DNA sequence, called a promoter, which allowed them to trigger enzyme production by adding a chemical. The engineered strains cranked out 51 to 68% more cyanide, and the fraction of gold recovered rose from 11% to 25 to 30%.
Genetic engineering and optimization of the process.
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Hydrometallurgy, a process that uses chemicals such as acids or cyanide to leach metals, generates toxic effluent.
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Pyrometallurgy involves heating e-waste to more than 1,000 °C, requiring a lot of energy and releasing toxic gases.
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Although the handling and processing of e-waste are hard to track, government documents and scientific reports suggest that only 20% of it is being properly recycled worldwide (1).
Estimates of e-waste that is properly recycled.
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bioleaching
Using bacteria to leach metals from electronics.
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e-waste
Electronic waste: discarded or no longer used electronic devices.
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- Sep 2021
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www.lifescied.org www.lifescied.org
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Just as normalizing the use of pronouns has been an important step for supporting gender justice, we argue that normalizing access talk is an important step for advancing disability justice in STEM fields. Moreover, we argue that all individuals have access needs, regardless of whether they are disabled or nondisabled.
normalizing use of sharing and checking access needs.
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Access Needs: Centering Students and Disrupting Ableist Norms in STEM
NIST September 2021
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wordpress.kpu.ca wordpress.kpu.ca
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I can ethically and knowledgeably
This combination of ethically AND knowledgeably is powerful. The ethical component is not only a motivator here but also a call to action.
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- Aug 2021
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www.scienceintheclassroom.org www.scienceintheclassroom.org
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Some bacteria produce chemicals that leach metals from electronic scrap
bioleaching is a term used.
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precious metals
Metallic chemicals of high economic value.
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Chromobacterium violaceum
Batista and Silver Neto describe Chromobacterium violaceum as a soil and water organism with the ability to produce industrially important small molecules and be used as a model of an environmental opportunistic pathogen.
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violacein
Violacein is a pigment that occurs naturally and has antibiotic properties.
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www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Table 1.Guide for considering faculty roles in increasing inclusive excellence in STEM classrooms
I love this!
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