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SUMMARY:When Good Intentions Just Aren’t Enough: Engaging diverse commun
 ities as partners in science and knowledge production [Confirmed]
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Alpha Abebe (McMaster University)\n\nOver the last s
 everal years\, we have been confronted with tragic events and global socia
 l movements that have compelled us to have difficult but important conver
 sations about who gets to participate in science and knowledge production
 \, and on what terms. In response\, institutions have made commitments—
 some bold\, some symbolic—to address exclusion and\nexpand participation
 . The tides are shifting just back already\, as we are currently witnessin
 g a strong backlash against these efforts\, with diversity\, equity\, and
  inclusion initiatives facing growing skepticism\, political resistance\,
  and even rollbacks. What does this moment mean for those committed to br
 oadening participation in science? How do we navigate these shifting\nwind
 s without losing sight of the core principles of equity\, excellence\, and
  innovation? \n \nIn her remarks\, Dr. Alpha Abebe will speak to members
  of the Perimeter Institute about the unique position they occupy in glob
 al knowledge production and the responsibilities that come with it. She w
 ill provoke the community to think critically and honestly about the power
  they hold\, the barriers that remain\, and what meaningful engagement wi
 th underrepresented communities truly looks like. Are current efforts sim
 ply repackaging old power dynamics? How do we move beyond performative ge
 stures and political flashpoints to focus on real impact? Ultimately\, ho
 w can we ensure that the pursuit of knowledge remains open to the broadest
 \npossible range of thinkers\, ideas\, and perspectives?\n\nhttps://events
 .perimeterinstitute.ca/event/1077/
LOCATION:PI/2-292 - Time Room (Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
 )
URL:https://events.perimeterinstitute.ca/event/1077/
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