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Equitable Exchange: A framework for diversity and inclusion in the geosciences
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  • Lora Harris,
  • Corey Garza,
  • Marco Hatch,
  • Julia K. Parrish,
  • Julie Posselt,
  • Juan Alvarez,
  • Eric A. Davidson,
  • Ginny L Eckert,
  • Kristin Grimes,
  • Joe Garcia,
  • Rebecca Haacker,
  • Claire Horner-Devine,
  • Ashanti Johnson,
  • Judith Lemus,
  • Aseem Prakash,
  • LuAnne Thompson,
  • Peter M. Vitousek,
  • Mark Martin,
  • Kimberly Reyes
Lora Harris
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

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Corey Garza
California State University Monterey Bay, California State University Monterey Bay
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Marco Hatch
Western Washington University, Western Washington University
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Julia K. Parrish
University of Washington, University of Washington
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Julie Posselt
University of Southern California, University of Southern California
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Juan Alvarez
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
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Eric A. Davidson
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
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Ginny L Eckert
University of Alaska, University of Alaska
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Kristin Grimes
University of Virgin Islands, University of Virgin Islands
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Joe Garcia
Western Washington University, Western Washington University
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Rebecca Haacker
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
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Claire Horner-Devine
University of Washington, University of Washington
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Ashanti Johnson
Fort Valley State University, Cirrus Academy
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Judith Lemus
University of Hawaii, University of Hawaii
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Aseem Prakash
University of Washington, University of Washington
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LuAnne Thompson
University of Washington, University of Washington
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Peter M. Vitousek
Stanford University, Stanford University
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Mark Martin
Vieques Conversvation Historical Trust, Vieques Conversvation Historical Trust
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Kimberly Reyes
University of Michigan, University of Michigan
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Abstract

We highlight a mechanism for the co-production of research with local communities as a means of elevating the social relevance of the geosciences, increasing the potential for broader and more diverse participation. We outline the concept of an “equitable exchange” as an ethical framework guiding these interactions. This principled research model emphasizes that “currencies”- the rewards and value from participating in research - may differ between local communities and geoscientists. For those engaged in this work, an equitable exchange emboldens boundary spanning geoscientists to bring their whole selves to the work, providing a means for inclusive climates and rewarding cultural competency.
Jun 2021Published in AGU Advances volume 2 issue 2. 10.1029/2020AV000359