Division/Committee: [GEOC: Division of Geochemistry]

Geochemistry applies chemistry in an attempt to explain complex natural systems; geochemists are often responsible for improving our understanding of the natural world and using that understanding to protect the planet. These larger scale, complex problems require a diverse community of scientists, policy experts, and local, regional and international stakeholders. This session is dedicated to recognizing the importance of diversity and outreach across the field of geochemistry with focus on bridging people and science to communities. The first part of this session will honor researchers and scientists from diverse backgrounds or those who have been champions for diversity in the field by reducing and eliminating bias and discrimination. Invited speakers will share experiences and challenges from their careers along with their vision for cultivating diversity, inclusion, and equity. The second part of this session will showcase research on geochemistry in historically marginalized communities. Of particular interest are studies focused on how geochemical phenomena and anthropogenic contamination have impacted humans or the environment and how interactions among scientists, policy experts and stakeholders have helped to create sustainable solutions to regional and global environmental issues and resource acquisition.

Ian Bourg

Princeton University

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