<div dir="ltr">Dear LTER diversity, equity, and inclusion committee, <div>The NSF INCLUDES Network is a great resource for those working on DEI issues at your sites. I've forwarded their July bulletin below, including links to sign up for their community. While many of the members are NSF-funded through the INCLUDES program, the resources provided are free to all.</div><div><br></div><div> Especially useful this month is the new NSF INCLUDES Report (which I'll also add to the "resources" card on Trello. </div><blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px">NSF recently released the <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2020/nsf20099/nsf20099.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Special Report to the Nation II</a>, highlighting the progress NSF INCLUDES has made towards broadening participation in STEM. The report showcases the work of NSF INCLUDES grantees and shares how the National Network is building connections across the Nation, including with corporate and federal partners. Also, check out <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/blogs/jenna-rush1/2020/07/29/includes-making-a-collective-impact-to-broaden-par" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this blog post</a> by Sylvia James (Deputy Assistant Director, Education and Human Resources Directorate, NSF) to read more about the progress of NSF INCLUDES and the work still to be done.</blockquote><div><div><br></div><div>Cheers, Marty<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">NSF INCLUDES Coordination Hub via Includes Network</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:Mail@connectedcommunity.org">Mail@connectedcommunity.org</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 8:14 AM<br>Subject: NSF INCLUDES National Network July Bulletin<br>To: <<a href="mailto:downs@nceas.ucsb.edu">downs@nceas.ucsb.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><u></u><div><img src="https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/INCLUDESNETWORK/UploadedImages/7bc5f135-ebfe-44cd-9840-9cdb568bcbf7/nsf-includes-network-logo-610w.png" alt="nsf-includes-network-logo-610w.png"><br><br>Marty,<br><br>
<p>Welcome to the NSF INCLUDES National Network Monthly Bulletin. We hope you all continue to stay safe and healthy in what continues to be a challenging time for everyone.<br><br><span><strong></strong></span><span><strong>NSF INCLUDES Special Report to the Nation II<br></strong></span><span>NSF recently released the </span><a href="https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2020/nsf20099/nsf20099.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Special Report to the Nation II</a><span>, highlighting the progress NSF INCLUDES has made towards broadening participation in STEM. The report showcases the work of NSF INCLUDES grantees and shares how the National Network is building connections across the Nation, including with corporate and federal partners. Also, check out </span><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/blogs/jenna-rush1/2020/07/29/includes-making-a-collective-impact-to-broaden-par" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this blog post</a><span> by Sylvia James (Deputy Assistant Director, Education
and Human Resources Directorate, NSF) to read more about the progress of NSF INCLUDES and the work still to be done.<br><br></span><span></span><span><strong>Upcoming NSF INCLUDES Coordination Hub Webinar on Sustainability: Partnering to Implement Systems Change<br></strong></span><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=33115631-275f-434d-a410-f1379b15cda2&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&Home=%2fgroups%2fgroup-home%2frecent-community-events" rel="noopener" target="_blank">RSVP now</a><span> and join the conversation on </span><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=33115631-275f-434d-a410-f1379b15cda2&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&Home=%2fgroups%2fgroup-home%2frecent-community-events" rel="noopener" target="_blank">August 20 at 3 pm ET</a><span> with presenters Kerstin Tebbe, Founder of </span><a href="https://www.collectivemindglobal.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Collective Mind Global</a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/members/profile?UserKey=5e7fcc4c-1e59-4049-baa1-daf8fe57938f" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span>Terri Akey</span></a><span>, Director of </span><a href="https://www.orsimpact.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ORS Impact</a><span>.<br><br></span><strong>NSF INCLUDES National Network Highlights</strong></p>
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<li><span> </span><span><strong>New </strong></span><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/viewdocument/inclusivity-and-accessibility-for-i?CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=librarydocuments&LibraryFolderKey=38cefde3-4526-4061-ac2a-b9758661e55a&DefaultView=folder" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>NSF INCLUDES Coordination Hub Research Brief on Inclusivity and Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities in STEM</strong></a><strong>:</strong><span> Review the highlights on using Universal Design to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all and join the discussions on </span><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=4e8a8ea8-20e2-4b11-9f98-bc63755b920a&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">accessibility of online learning</a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=2f0da699-6112-482d-bf6d-9ca39346deca&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">impacts of COVID-19 on students with disabilities</a><span>. </span></li>
<li><span> </span><span><strong>New Network Story: </strong></span><span>Anne Palmer shares how </span><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/blogs/evangeline-ambat/2020/07/20/network-spotlight-stem-core-alliance-highlights-pa" rel="noopener" target="_blank">STEM Core Alliance</a><span> partnerships led to a student’s college success. </span></li>
<li><strong>Join an Upcoming Q&A Session with NSF for the NSF INCLUDES Alliance Solicitation (</strong><a href="https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2020/nsf20569/nsf20569.htm" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>NSF 20-569</strong></a><strong>): </strong>on <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=47aee396-616d-4bea-801e-8ef78528c41f&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&Home=%2fgroups%2fgroup-home%2frecent-community-events" rel="noopener" target="_blank">August 4 at 3pm ET</a> or <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=43fb77a3-e3bc-47ff-b29c-f2555554bd2e&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&Home=%2fgroups%2fgroup-home%2frecent-community-events" rel="noopener" target="_blank">September 11 at 2pm ET</a>. We encourage you to review the <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/ehr/INCLUDESVideo2020.jsp" rel="noopener" target="_blank">pre-recorded informational webinar</a>,
solicitation and the new <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappg20_1/nsf20_1.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">PAPPG</a> prior to attending.</li>
<li><strong>Make Connections with </strong><strong>Network Members: </strong><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/members/profile?UserKey=05ab240d-2371-4283-9b46-bb09bd4107f1" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Prem Durairaj</a> of Data Elevates is looking to <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=3fc8adba-5961-45e7-80a3-f15119fd24b0&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">connect with those working at post-secondary institutions for the Department of Labor Strengthening the Community Colleges Training grant</a> and <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/members/profile?UserKey=6611e02a-9b93-4173-9a86-e1603b2b90ff" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Hong Cui</a> of Arizona’s ISchool is looking to <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=f241e64c-4678-4851-be55-1b27b9449022&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">connect about a directory for PreK and up STEM programs</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Share your Experiences on Engaging Student Voice: </strong><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=ff8e22fe-4b66-4093-b67f-8732d6dd068e&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">creating a comfortable environment for students,</a> <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=4fe63cc9-0d24-4550-9d64-7d337993eea6&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">how we can best engage students in our work</a>, <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=5148363c-7d3e-46cf-a922-dc1508cd368e&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">intentionally seeking input from students</a>, <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=eff144a4-9429-4691-9fa3-061b3d7545d3&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">student involvement in program design</a>, and <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=7a2e7666-8c22-40d1-9bdc-535e1ec73e00&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">student involvement in program
evaluation activities</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Explore Discussions on Sustainability and Scale:</strong> <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=747ba978-d90a-4036-ad1f-1f3adc8abf6a&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">program sustainability assessment tool</a>, <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=8d78b440-c42e-48a7-af0c-7f57ebc2ecd3&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">systems-focused planning tools for partners</a>, <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=43b0e0ef-188f-494e-95c7-14d4a39e504f&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">strategies for planning for the future</a>, and <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=4a1fda24-0829-40d2-b5b9-93c079e779eb&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">planning for uncertainty</a>.<span></span></li>
<li><strong>Review Resources and Join the Conversations on: </strong>
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<li><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=fd6e73a2-f684-430d-aa50-93845ec10fa7&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Online instruction during COVID</a>, <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=e0556e0e-8308-44ad-96e4-c42381d481cb&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">helping children understand COVID</a>, <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=804b7578-474b-46ff-b093-940c6d763e6c&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">addressing equity and access during COVID</a>, and
<a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=f6dda733-7dd7-492a-bbbd-099867c1843f&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">back to school resources and state plans</a>.</li>
<li>Aspire Alliance Virtual Summit <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=11d92246-6ea1-422c-94a7-1d181cde549f&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">keynote address</a> on advancing equity in STEM in a time of crisis.</li>
<li>STEM-OPS Alliance <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=5c56abbc-d04e-43f1-bd40-812b1d106b81&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">podcast</a> on STEM and the carceral system and the current BLM protests and advocacy.</li>
<li>The NSF INCLUDES RPPR <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=65f4b7f4-6c41-4f68-8431-99c063017232&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">webinar archive</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Throwback Thursdays: </strong><span>Check out the NSF INCLUDES </span><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=daf9268b-5704-49f3-a01f-dee310e6f2cf&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">webinar on sustainability and scale</a> and panel on <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=acc2e906-b6f4-4462-8493-92972602af56&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">leveraging partnerships for sustainability and scale</a><span>.</span></li>
<li><strong>Friday Chats:</strong> <span>Ask or respond to quick questions or share tips on various topics</span> – such as <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/groups/group-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=49&MessageKey=a09ba108-5971-4f12-8740-be12e7af0a77&CommunityKey=5e902dcd-362e-47be-a076-16bc71e2f038&tab=digestviewer&ReturnUrl=%2fincludesdiscussion" rel="noopener" target="_blank">positive mental health during COVID</a>.</li>
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<p><strong>Upcoming Opportunities to Connect with Network Members</strong></p>
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<li>RSVP and Join the Affinity Group Coffee and Conversations:
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<li><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=ea42ff8e-74fd-4df5-a05a-8ba5e7c8ac33&CommunityKey=b5cb8f1a-7101-4377-8610-34ab13b95d87&Home=%2fgroups%2fgroup-home" rel="noopener" target="_blank">August 20 at 3:30pm ET</a>: Joint call for Evaluation AG and Shared Measures AG</li>
<li><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=3e890341-5d90-42e3-8ef6-49bdabf012f5&CommunityKey=d3b31ead-08e9-40aa-8807-8ab1b58d80c4&Home=%2fgroups%2fgroup-home" rel="noopener" target="_blank">August 24 at 3pm ET</a>: Exploring STEM Pathways, K-12 to Career</li>
<li><a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=0d9c71f0-589c-4c84-a9e0-52dd2ac5cfa8&CommunityKey=718e5c5d-76dc-406d-819d-3fe7253b6892&Home=%2fgroups%2fgroup-home" rel="noopener" target="_blank">August 27 at 4pm ET</a>: Models of Collaboration and Partnerships</li>
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<p><strong>Share your story:</strong> email the Coordination Hub at <a href="mailto:nsfincludeshub@sri.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">nsfincludeshub@sri.com</a> and share project highlights to be featured on the National Network website. Check out our <a href="https://www.includesnetwork.org/blogs" rel="noopener" target="_blank">blogs</a> for examples.</p>
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