Diversity Equality Inclusiveness Respect
Diversity and inclusion in the workforce brings significant value to the employer[1]. Diversity in society broadens perspective, improves person to person socializing and creates a culture of openness and growth[2]. ACS has pledged to advance and embrace inclusion in chemistry, which includes promoting our core value of DEIR, identifying and dismantling barriers to success, and creating a welcoming environment so that all ACS members, employees, and volunteers can thrive.
The event is co-hosted by:
- Division of Chemical Health and Safety (CHAS)
- Division of Business Development and Management (BMGT)
- Division of Small Chemical Businesses (SCHB)
- ACS Committee on Chemical Safety (CCS)
- Board Committee on Corporation Associates (CA)
- ACS Committee on Meetings & Expositions
- ACS Department of Diversity Programs
This networking event is a DEIR conversation. Please join us.
When: 10:00 am – 11:00 am PDT, WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL during the ACS Spring Meeting
Where: Meeting Zoom Portal CHAS Networking Link
The event leaders are Dave Finster (dfinster@wittenberg.edu) and Neal Langerman (neal@chemical-safety.com; contact either Dave or Neal for more information).
The agenda is a work in progress. This is an open conversation, with limited formal presentation.
- DEIR – challenges we must recognize and overcome.
- Joining a conversation is difficult – we welcome all questions.
- Recognizing “other” – how to empathize with people who come from different backgrounds.
- Personal pronouns – how and why to use these.
- The long haul – improving DEIR in our profession.