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Area of Science:

  • Microbial ecology and community dynamics
  • Diversity and Inclusion in STEM

Background:

  • Microbial communities exhibit success through species diversity.
  • Current scientific fields, including microbiology, face challenges with diversity and inclusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in microbial sciences.
  • To question the readiness of microbiologists to lead diversity initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of diversity principles in microbial ecology.
  • Self-reflection on the current state of diversity and inclusion in microbiology.

Main Results:

  • The success of microbial communities is intrinsically linked to their diversity.
  • A lack of inclusivity in microbial sciences creates damaging imbalances.

Conclusions:

  • Microbial sciences must actively foster diversity and inclusion.
  • Microbiologists have an opportunity to lead by example in promoting equity across scientific disciplines.