DIVERSITY IN SCIENCE COMMITTEE (DISC)

The mission of the Laurentian SETAC Diversity in Science Committee (the DISC) is to highlight the achievements of women and members of underrepresented groups, raise awareness of disparity in science, and create mentorship opportunities for youth and early career scientists. We strive to achieve equity and inclusion in all facets of our Chapter, to better represent our membership.

Please reach out to us if you are interested in joining the DISC or if you have suggestions for future events!

DISC Leadership:

Ève Gilroy (Eve.Gilroy@ec.gc.ca)

Carolyn Martinko (Carolyn.Martinko@ec.gc.ca)

Karyn Robichaud (kbrobichaud@uwaterloo.ca)

Link to Board of Directors:

Sarah Gewurtz, Erin Leonard

PAST EVENTS

Social DISCourse

Virtual group discussions/reflections led by DISC co-chairs and members about topics such as equity, inclusion, racism, rights, and reconciliation.

Past topics include:

Environmental Racism
Black History Month
Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ Legislation
Roe vs. Wade
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation
Where Are We Now - How does a Pandemic Change our Actions towards Achieving Equity in Science?
Understanding 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities and How to Create Allyship – guest speaker Jeremy Dias, International Day of Pink

Documentary screenings

Picture a Scientist
There’s Something in The Water
Reversing Roe
Disclosure – transgender representation in media
Woodland Cultural Centre virtual tour of Mohawk Institute Residential School
This Changes Everything – gender representation in Hollywood

In-Person Events

Conservation Halton’s Pride In Nature events – 2022 and 2023
Fostering Inclusivity in Science: Barriers and Allies (Burlington) – Dr. Miriam Diamond – 2020
Fostering Inclusivity in Science and Engineering (Ottawa) – Norma Domey, Dr. Adrian Chan, Nancy Hamzawi, and Dr. Catherine Mavriplis – 2020
The Many Faces of Environmental Sciences – Dr. Ève Gilroy – DISC outreach presentations at SETAC (Toronto) and Robert Bateman High School (Burlington) – 2019
We are here: Constructive Actions Towards Achieving Equity in Science (Burlington) – Alison Fraser, Dr. Allison McDonald, Natalie Feisthauer – 2018
#DistractinglySexy / #DistractinglyHonest (Burlington) – Dr. Eden Hennessey – 2017