Creating and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all in the aquatic sciences

Code of Conduct

Creating and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all in the aquatic sciences

/ Announcements / ,

By James Elser, Past-President (ASLO) The issue of sexual harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct is much in the news these days, including in the sciences.  Two years ago as President, I began a proactive process to address these issues in the aquatic sciences, motivated especially by the occurrence of sexual misconduct at field stations and on research vessels.  Joined by then President-elect Duguay, the effort was broadened to include development …

Creating and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all in the aquatic sciences Read More »

Resources from sexual misconduct workshop at 2017 Aquatic Sciences Meeting available on ASLO website

/ Announcements /

ASLO sponsored a workshop at the 2017 Aquatic Sciences Meeting focused on using the bystander intervention approach to combating sexual misconduct in the aquatic sciences. The workshop, led by Jane Stapleton, sociologist and professional trainer for sexual harassment prevention and response, offered ASLO members a forum for discussing the issue of sexual misconduct in science and informed attendees about approaches and resources that can help address sexual misconduct issues in …

Resources from sexual misconduct workshop at 2017 Aquatic Sciences Meeting available on ASLO website Read More »

Scroll to Top