The Diversity, Inclusion, and Pedagogy Seminar (D/I/P) provides a space to learn, engage, and discuss key theories in D, I & P as they apply to our teaching and scholarship.
Each semester, we review domain literature concerning best practices in diversity, inclusion, and pedagogy, while connecting these topics to workplace and classroom experiences. Starting with core literature and examples from geosciences, geology, geography and elsewhere, students will engage in critical discussion of how race, gender, class and other identities have been marginalized in these fields. Through conversations, reflections, and participatory actions, this course will explore current issues and consider how to create an equitable landscape moving forward. All participants are welcome to suggest topics and peer-reviewed literature within D/I/P for the group to discuss.
D/I/P was formed at UMass in 2018. Forrest Bowlick (Geosciences) is the instructor of record, and the seminar series is co-facilitated by graduate students across departments and programs at UMass. Are you interested in joining us? Please contact Forrest Bowlick.