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The Scientific Workforce Diversity Seminar Series (SWDSS) was initiated in 2021 as part of the vision for the COSWD office. Since then, this online speaker series has been viewed by thousands and continues to share the latest research on scientific workforce diversity topics by engaging with interested professionals and researchers in the biomedical and behavioral science research ecosystem.
Each seminar features renowned researchers who contribute to the growing body of knowledge on topics relevant to scientific workforce diversity, evidence-based interventions, and more.
COSWD shares presentation materials, a video recording, and proceedings from each seminar to build an online archive of resources for users to refer to as they work toward building a more diverse scientific workforce. Proceedings from each seminar are also included in the NIH National Library of Medicine Bookshelf.
February 11, 2025
Research-Active Institutions (RAIs) play an important role in supporting scientific research and providing health care in underserved communities, but their success often depends on sufficient resources, awareness of opportunities, and knowledge about funding. Through the…
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October 17, 2024
The 2024–2025 Scientific Workforce Diversity Seminar Series kicked off with a conversation on the benefits of diverse perspectives in data science.
Panelists:
Discussed strategies to recognize and address bias in data science, including ensuring equitable… Read more
June 20, 2024
This seminar focused on strategies to enhance inclusion and create a culture of equity within the scientific workforce at academic institutions as well as methods for assessing culture change.
Panelists discussed the benefits of inclusive excellence in the scientific…
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March 13, 2024
Evidence from team science research finds that having diverse perspectives in science benefits individual scientists and the scientific enterprise. Outcomes from team science-related research offers insights on approaches to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility…
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November 30, 2023
Research-Active Institutions (RAIs), which include Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and minority serving institutions, have a mission to serve historically underrepresented populations in biomedical and behavioral research and…
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June 14, 2023
Successful mentoring relationships can positively impact the career trajectory of researchers across the talent cycle. This is particularly important for attracting and retaining diverse talent from underrepresented groups. Studies show that many factors contribute to successful…
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March 30, 2023
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) appointed an interdisciplinary committee to develop a consensus report on research and evidence from lived experience on the ways in which racism (at the individual level and conditions that create systemic…
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November 17, 2022
Diversity supplements support the research experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds from high school to the faculty level. The supplements allow program directors and principal investigators holding research grants to apply for funds to recruit and support students…
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September 14, 2022
Studies suggest that a diverse and inclusive workforce augments innovation throughout the pharmaceutical industry. A panel of four leaders discussed their perspectives on these data and how diversity has impacted discoveries within their field. Their formal remarks were…
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May 17, 2022
Evidence shows that diverse, inclusive teams enhance creativity, innovation, and productivity in science. During this seminar, a group of renowned leaders discussed the outcomes of scientific workforce diversity on creativity and innovation in science. Invited speakers shared…
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