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Community voices: sowing, germinating, flourishing as strategies to support inclusion in STEM

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  • Luisa Maria Diele-Viegas

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    Women in Zoology Network
    Federal University of Alagoas)

  • Thamara Santos Almeida

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
    Biodiversity Wildlife Health Institutional Platform (PIBSS/Fiocruz))

  • Iris Amati-Martins

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    University of São Paulo)

  • Christine D. Bacon

    (University of Gothenburg)

  • Cibele Cassia-Silva

    (University of Campinas)

  • Rosane G. Collevatti

    (Federal University of Goiás)

  • Jéssica Fenker

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    Australian National University)

  • Tabata Elise Ferreira Cordeiro

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    State Department of Education)

  • Giuliana Caldeira Pires Ferrari

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    University of Porto)

  • Ana Clara Sampaio Franco

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro)

  • Luiza Flores Gasparetto

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    Federal University Rio Grande do Sul)

  • Juliana Hipólito

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    Federal University of Bahia
    Federal University of Bahia)

  • Camila Hohlenwerger

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    University of São Paulo)

  • Beatriz Hörmanseder

    (Federal University of Espírito Santo)

  • Priscila Barreto Jesus

    (Federal University of ABC)

  • Suzana dos Santos Matos

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    Municipal Department of Education Rio de Janeiro
    Municipal Department of Education of Maricá)

  • Daniela Pareja-Mejía

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    State University of Santa Cruz)

  • Beatriz Moraes Murer

    (São Paulo University)

  • Carla Brunner Pavone

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    São Paulo University)

  • Flávia B. Pilecco

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    Federal University of Minas Gerais)

  • Caren Queiroz-Souza

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    Federal University of Bahia
    Federal University of Bahia)

  • Alice Reis

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    Federal University of Bahia
    Federal University of Bahia)

  • Pamela Cristina Santana

    (São Paulo University)

  • Fernanda Dias-Silva

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    Women in Zoology Network
    Federal University of Rio de Janeiro)

  • Lucy Souza

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    Faculdade Estácio do Amazonas
    Federal University of Amazonas
    National Institute of Amazonian Research)

  • Mariana P. C. Telles

    (Federal University of Goiás
    Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás)

  • Jemilli Viaggi

    (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
    Liga das mulheres pelos oceanos)

  • Flávia Virginio

    (Kunhã Asé Network of Women in Science
    Women in Zoology Network
    Instituto Butantan)

Abstract

Understanding gaps in academic representation while considering the intersectionality concept is paramount to promoting real progress towards a more inclusive STEM. Here we discuss ways in which STEM careers can be sown and germinated so that inclusivity can flourish.

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  • Luisa Maria Diele-Viegas & Thamara Santos Almeida & Iris Amati-Martins & Christine D. Bacon & Cibele Cassia-Silva & Rosane G. Collevatti & Jéssica Fenker & Tabata Elise Ferreira Cordeiro & Giuliana Ca, 2022. "Community voices: sowing, germinating, flourishing as strategies to support inclusion in STEM," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 13(1), pages 1-5, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:13:y:2022:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-022-30981-6
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-30981-6
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