Community Diversity Discussion Series

The DAC Community Diversity Discussion Series aims to increase awareness within both the scientific and broader community structures of issues preventing inclusion and diversity in the Woods Hole, Falmouth and Cape Cod region. As such, the Discussion Series serves as a primary method of 1) increasing transparency and communication between the DI, DAC, and stakeholders interested in improving diversity and inclusion in the community; 2) providing opportunities for networking and capacity building among individuals interested in taking action to improve diversity and inclusion; and 3) creating an atmosphere of tolerance through broader community discussions and help build connections toward solutions to those issues.

The Discussion Series will accomplish this mission by:

•        Conducting an on-going series of discussions to directly and comprehensively address barriers to diversity and inclusion in Woods Hole, including (but not limited to): racism, sexism, ageism, gender discrimination, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, religious discrimination, socio-economic discrimination, implicit bias, systemic bias.
•        At each discussion, highlighting a community organization working toward solutions for diversity and inclusion in the scientific or broader community, ideally an organization directly tied to the specific discussion topic.
•        Including regular listening sessions as part of the Discussion Series, which will solicit the feedback and thoughts of people who have experienced discrimination in Woods Hole/Falmouth.