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How Visualization Can Foster Diversity and Inclusion in Next-Generation Science
IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications
|September 26, 2017
Summary
The visualization community can address the global tech workforce shortage by prioritizing diversity and inclusion. By embracing these principles, the field can foster collaboration and innovation across disciplines.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Information Visualization
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- The field of visualization involves interdisciplinary collaboration, using visual representations as a common language.
- A significant global workforce shortage exists in computational science and high-tech industries.
- This shortage stems from a demographic mismatch between the general population and those educated for these roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the visualization community's unique position to address diversity and inclusion.
- To advocate for making diversity and inclusion essential rather than optional in the field.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of the visualization community's collaborative practices.
- Review of workforce demographic data and educational pipelines.
- Conceptual framework development for integrating diversity and inclusion.
Main Results:
- Visualization serves as a unifying language across diverse disciplinary teams.
- The visualization community's structure facilitates the adoption of inclusive practices.
- A proactive approach to diversity and inclusion can mitigate workforce shortages.
Conclusions:
- The visualization field can serve as a model for fostering diversity and inclusion in STEM.
- Integrating diversity and inclusion is crucial for the future growth and sustainability of the computational science workforce.
- Embracing diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity for innovation and talent development.
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