Many LGBTQ+ people feel that their community is not visible/represented in geoscience, and LGBTQ+ students report being unsupported.
Best practices for inclusivity are proposed:
- incorporate research conducted by LGBTQ+ scientists into lectures;
- shut down homophobic/transphobic comments;
- signal allyship – e.g., safe space indicators;
- staff know university LGBTQ+ resources;
- instructors planning fieldwork be aware of potential dangers/harm to LGBTQ+ students and plan rooms considering all genders;
- celebrate achievements of LGBTQ+ staff and students.
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