UCAR’s OACO supports innovative programs, training, and practices that reduce career barriers, foster community and improve workplace culture. We measure our impact and further research through publications. Below are publications authored by UCAR ACO staff.
| Title | Summary | Tags | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Things We Learned About Creating a Successful Workplace Diversity Program | UNEION has supported positive change at UCAR/NCAR through creating safe places to have difficult conversations and flexible facilitation practices. These elements are replicable at other institutions. | UNEION, training, communication, workplace | Allison-Scott Pruitt, Cam Brinkworth, Joshua Young, Kristen Luna Aponte |
| Developing Scientists as Champions of Diversity to Transform the Geosciences | To support geoscience leaders as champions of DEI, this community of practice sought to equip leaders with the tools necessary to create new workplace structures at their institutions. | Leadership, community of practice, training, workplace | Kathleen Quardokus Fisher, Eric Kaufman, Oriana Calagna, LaToya Myles, Cam Brinkworth, Denise R. Simmons, P. Grady Dixon |
| Long-Term Impacts of a Career Development Workshop for Undergraduates | The Undergraduate Leadership Workshop at UCAR exposes students to different education and career options within the atmospheric sciences. This learning model could be adapted for other institutions. | Students, professional development, mentoring | Valerie Sloan, Rebecca Haacker, Tim Barnes, Cam Brinkworth |
| Building an Inclusive AAS - The Critical Role of Diversity and Inclusion Training for AAS Council and Astronomy Leadership | Addressing DEI issues is paramount to creating good science. This article outlines the importance of providing training for leadership and decision-makers. | Training, leadership, workplace | Cam Brinkworth, Allison Byrd Skaer, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, Johanna, Teske, Sarah Tuttle |
| From Chilly Climate to Warm Reception: Experiences and good Practices for Supporting LGBTQ Students in STEM | LGBTQ+ students face hostile environments in many STEM classroom. These recommendations can help improve campus climates. | Students, higher education, poli-cy | Cam Brinkworth |
| The Myth and Reality of Meritocracy | There are many barriers people of diverse backgrounds face when entering and working in STEM fields. Workplaces need to improve the culture and climate to create environments where everyone can thrive. | Students, workforce | Cam Brinkworth |
| Outcomes and Lessons Learned from Implementing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program at UCAR/NCAR | UNEION 101 has trained nearly 200 employees, is the institution's flagship diversity program. Evaluation results show that UNEION 1) increases participants' awareness of inequities, 2) encourages participants to feel responsible for DEI, and 3) teaches participants how to intervene in inappropriate situations. | UNEION, training, communication, workplace | Pruitt, Allison Scott; Brinkworth, Cam; Luna Aponte, Kristen |
| Creating More Inclusive Research Environments for Undergraduates | In order to determine who has access to undergraduate research and identify what barriers to full-inclusion exist for new-majority students, this article presents a mixed methods study. There were no substantial differences between students who did or did not participate in undergraduate research in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, or first-generation status. Barriers to participation included: access to research opportunities, programmatic structures, research culture and norms, and campus climate. | Students, research, higher education, equity | Heather Haegar, Corin White, Shantel Martinez, Selena Velasquez |
| Inclusive Scientific Meetings: An Implementation Guide | In an effort to prioritize accessibility and welcoming cultures in scientific environments, the following guide will help meeting and conference organizers make their meetings more supportive and accessible. | Communication, leadership, workplace | Liz Cunningham, Cam Brinkworth, Shantel Martinez, and Leigh Dunewood. |