Science & Career Talks: Workshop with Prof. Dr. Vlasta Sikimić (Philosophy & Ethics Group, Eindhoven University of Technology)
Building inclusive science: be the driver of change
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Science is shaped by both knowledge-based values and non-knowledge values. Non-knowledge values include political and economic views. Ideally, science should avoid being overly influenced by political views or similar factors. At the same time, ethical values are essential for scientific work.
In this workshop we will start by exploring how different values affect science. Then, we will focus on values that help grow global scientific knowledge, like diversity. When we include diverse ideas and methods, we can solve problems in creative ways that go beyond the usual approaches. But to fully benefit from diversity, we need to find the right ways to bring in different skills and expertise. Hence, together we will discuss how group structure and diversity levels impact creativity and problem-solving in science.
In the second half, we will discuss how to create more inclusive research environments. You will think about examples of important work by underrepresented scientists and reflect on your own experiences with academic culture. Together, we will create a plan for making science more inclusive and supportive for everyone and discuss how you can help supporting this.
