THU-A - Special Session: Diversity & Inclusion Thursday 09/10/20 2:00 PM - 5:20 PM
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| Chair(s): Alex Brandl, Nicole Martinez
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THU-A.1
2:00 PM Diversity and Inclusion In the Health Physics Society KE Berry*, Fox Chase Cancer Center
Abstract: The Health Physics Society (HPS) was challenged this past year to think about what diversity and inclusion mean in our Society. The HPS Rules task the Membership Committee with “paying special attention to women, ethnic minorities, and disadvantaged persons in order to strengthen the Society’s diversity of membership.” The Women in Health Physics Section has a long term goal to support diversity and inclusion in HPS for more than just women. To help inform the Membership Committee and the Women in HP Section in their work, we are looking to you, our HPS members, to help us identify opportunities for diversity and inclusion improvements for our Society.
This first presentation will lay the groundwork for understanding the concepts of diversity and inclusion. A definition of diversity and inclusion will be defined for the purposes of this special session to help guide conversations. HPS member demographics, as self-reported by members, will be presented. Please join us and plan to share your thoughts during our panel discussion as we explore diversity and inclusion opportunities for HPS.
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THU-A.2
2:30 PM Radioactive Representation: Blacks in Radiation Protection S Moore*, National Institutes of Health
Abstract: Diverse representation in modern times has been a central focus of creating fair and equitable organizations such that a variety of perspectives and experiences are considered for the benefit of all. Highlighting both the modern and historical contributions of less popularized, but not less impactful, scientists in the nuclear and radiological sciences is therefore important in promoting diversity and inclusion. This presentation, Radioactive Representation: Blacks in Radiation Protection, will discuss the rich history and accomplishments of African-American men and women who represent several areas of radiation protection. Furthermore, it will provide an excellent overview of lesser known accomplishments by African-Americans during the Manhattan Project.
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THU-A.3
3:00 PM Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Health Physics BP Chu*, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Abstract: The face of Health Physics is changing and it’s important that differences are identified to foster diversity and inclusion. As diversity continues to grow in the field of Health Physics, creating environments that overcome unconscious bias, improves communication and maintaining a cohesive multigenerational workforce are imperative. The presentation will use an anonymized interactive audience polling survey to get feedback on how to leverage and strengthen diversity in the field.
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3:30 PM BREAK
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THU-A.4
3:50 PM Panel Discussion on Diversity and Inclusivity Strategies in Health Physics Alexander Brandl*, Colorado State University
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THU-A.5
4:50 PM Closing (Summary of the discussion) Alexander Brandl*, Colorado State University
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