The Multimessenger Diversity Network (MDN), formed in 2018, extends the basic principle of multimessenger astronomy -that working collaboratively with different approaches enhances understanding and enables previously impossible discoveries -to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in science research collaborations. With support from the National Science Foundation INCLUDES program, the MDN focuses on increasing EDI by sharing knowledge, experiences, training, and resources among representatives from multimessenger science collaborations. Representatives to the MDN become engagement leads in their collaboration, extending the reach of the community of practice. An overview of the MDN structure, lessons learned, and how to join are presented.
We present an overview of the art project Aganta Kairos (To Fish the Metaphysical Time). This project celebrates the neutrino-the ghost particle-which scientists consider a cosmic messenger and the artist regards as a link between people who care about their relationship to the cosmos and question their origins. The artwork is based on a performance of celebration and seeks to build a human community that encompasses different knowledge domains and interpretations of the universe. This intersection of knowledge is realized during the performance of placing a plaque, held with witnesses, and during subsequent exhibitions. Images, sounds, videos, and sculpture testify to the diversity of approaches to questioning our origins, ranging from traditional western science to ancient shamanism. The sites were selected for their global coverage and, for the South Pole, Mediterranean, and Lake Baikal, their connection to ongoing neutrino experiments. In December 2020, a plaque was installed at the South Pole IceCube Laboratory, the seventh and final site. We provide examples of images and links to additional images and videos.
Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to investigate the decision of former traditional K-12 teachers in the USA who chose a new career path in academic libraries. It focuses on their successes and challenges in higher education settings. Design/methodology/approach -This study uses a qualitative-methods approach which includes a brief questionnaire. Findings -Findings indicate that former K-12 teachers leave their traditional teaching professions due to bureaucracy but because they enjoy teaching, they seek other opportunities in education. The research also reveals that many of the participants continue to use their K-12 training in their current instruction positions as academic librarians. Research limitations/implications -Future research on this topic should look into more proactive ways of recruiting K-12 teachers into positions of information literacy instructor in academic libraries. Practical implications -Those responsible for hiring information literacy instruction librarians will learn the benefits of hiring former K-12 teachers. The paper will also help encourage academic library leaders to help fund more training opportunities for information literacy librarians. Social implications -All around the USA, academic libraries are fostering opportunities for their students to become information literate in the hopes of helping students succeed in college-level research. As more former K-12 teachers are hired in higher education academic instruction librarian positions, it could help students make a smoother transition from high school to college-level researchers. Originality/value -This research shows that former K-12 teachers could be a valuable asset to higher education academic libraries.
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