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Dr. Anita Marshall
September 30, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
“The URGE program at UF: What did we learn, what can we do?”
Dr. Anita Marshall
Lecturer
Dept. of Geological Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
URGE (Unlearning Racism in the GEosciences) is a national NSF supported program to (1) deepen the community’s knowledge of the effects of racism on the participation and retention of Black, Brown, and Indigenous people in Geoscience, (2) draw on existing literature, expert opinions, and personal experiences to develop anti-racist policies and strategies, and (3) share, discuss and modify anti-racist policies and strategies within a dynamic community network and on a national stage. More than 100 geoscience organizations from academia, industry, and government offices formed working groups (called pods) to participate in the program. Through assigned discussions and deliverables, pods explore their own department’s policies and cultures with the goal of dismantling harmful practices and creating a more inclusive environment. UF’s geology and geography departments participated in a joint pod. This presentation will share our findings, identify areas that need further attention, and outline some potential short- and long-term goals with dedicated time for discussion and feedback.