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Disruption

Disruptions are critical to the health and resiliency of all ecosystems.  As someone interested in how we learn and practice the science of Earth's systems, I think we can apply the concept of ecological disruptions to learn how the Earth systems science community can become more diverse, resilient, and responsive to change. 

I was recently part of a forum at the 10th Annual Earth Educators' Rendezvous that focused on the concept of "Disruption".  We were asked questions about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of AI in education, and how current policies and political cultures are affecting our work. I left this conversation with many new ideas and a powerful respect for what Earth systems science educators are managing in their research and teaching. 

I am exploring how disruption can contribute to long-term cultural changes in Earth system science communities, especially creating a culture that emphasizes Belonging, Accessibility, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (BAJEDI). 

If you are interested in working on this together, please reach out to me.