Journal of Chemical Education Call for Papers: Special Issue on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect in Chemistry Education Research and Practice

Abstract

The Journal of Chemical Education announces a call for papers for an upcoming special issue on diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect in chemistry education research and practice.

Where Does CER Stand on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Insights from a Literature Review

“…It is a widely shared goal that chemistry education should reduce various forms of bias and discrimination existing in our education practices and, in turn, ensure that individuals from varied backgrounds can study and have careers in chemistry . In the literature we reviewed, several scholars explicitly stated reasons as to why it is important to advance DEI.…”

“…It is a widely shared goal that chemistry education should reduce various forms of bias and discrimination existing in our education practices and, in turn, ensure that individuals from varied backgrounds can study and have careers in chemistry. 1 In the literature we reviewed, several scholars explicitly stated reasons as to why it is important to advance DEI. A majority of the scholars spoke to the benefits of diversity, in particular, how it improves the practice of chemistry itself by allowing novel perspectives that build on various knowledge, experiences, and traditions.…”

“…Members of the chemistry education community widely accept that increasing diversity (a wide range of identities and perspectives), equity (providing everyone with access to opportunities and resources), and inclusion (engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds) are vital to moving the field forward. 1 It has been a cause for great concern that, while women and people from historically marginalized groups (Black, Latinx, and Indigenous people) constitute over 60% the US population, 2 they account for less than 20% of the chemistry academic workforce. 3 In the past decades, scholars and educators have engaged in various efforts to make chemistry education more equitable and broaden the participation of individuals from historically marginalized communities in the context of teaching and research practices.…”

Characterizing Biology Education Research: Perspectives from Practitioners and Scholars in the Field

“…Some examples include the recent JMBE issue on inclusive science ( 43 ) and the current SABER seminar series on striving toward inclusion in academic biology ( 44 ). Given similar calls in many other STEM DBER communities ( 45 – 47 ), there may be unique opportunities for interdisciplinary work that merges BER and other STEM DBER fields in studying and advancing JDEI topics in undergraduate education. For example, one of our own campuses, University of California San Diego, has recently announced an interdisciplinary cluster search for 10 to 12 faculty across STEM disciplines whose research, education, and/or service activities are focused on racial and ethnic disparities, especially in relation to the Black diaspora and African American communities ( 48 ).…”

Addition to “Journal of Chemical Education Call for Papers: Special Issue on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect in Chemistry Education Research and Practice”

“…In response to the Journal of Chemical Education call for papers for this Special Issue on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect in Chemistry Education Research and Practice, reviewers have begun to undertake their contributions to the peer-review process. Here, we would like to further articulate some expectations for authors and the corresponding review criteria.…”