message from Climate and Diversity committee

Fri Jun 5 15:07:28 EDT 2020

Good ideas, thanks.  Another is to sign up for APS’s National Mentoring Community.  See below.

From: APS National Mentoring Community <nmc at aps.org>
Reply-To: "communications at aps.org" <communications at aps.org>
Date: Friday, June 5, 2020 at 2:18 PM
To: John Beacom <beacom.7 at osu.edu>
Subject: NMC Statement Condemning Racism and Police Brutality

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Dear NMC Mentor Community,

Like the rest of the world, we have witnessed the horrific killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many other innocent Black Americans whose lives were taken at the hands of police brutality. We are deeply heartbroken and at a loss for words at the racial injustice that has continued across the country. On behalf of the NMC Program, we want to reach out and express our solidarity with Black members of our community that are suffering.

We believe that justice is long overdue, and that this is true both with individual cases of police violence, as well as in addressing racism in educational and health care institutions. Black Lives Matter—we understand the worth of your lives and value every aspect of your identities. We understand that our program participants are in pain, and we would like to show our support in any way we can during this tumultuous and frustrating time. The APS Leadership has also released a letter condemning racism and expressing commitment to social justice—you can read it here.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/ons-apsnews-updates-racism-cfm/dc84h/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy_s_12PP$>

We encourage you to reach out to us and let us know if there is any way we can support you during this time. Please check up on all of your mentees, specifically your Black mentees. We understand that conversations centered around racial injustice and police brutality can be difficult, but they are essential and we are dedicated to providing resources that can help you all process whatever you may be feeling. Below are several types of resources that you may find helpful- please feel free to also share this information with your colleagues:

Funding Resources (for students):

  *   NMC’s Bringing Emergency Aid to Mentees<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/ams-minorities-nmc-nmcbeam-cfm/dc84k/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy6GqESCl$>
  *   Course Hero Emergency Fund for students<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/emergency-student-relief/dc84m/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy9FCYZYV$> (Note: This also includes links to specific university student funds, check if yours is listed!)

Mental Health Resources:

  *   Where To Donate & Find Mental Health Resources Related To The George Floyd Protests<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/george-floyd-protests-22946925/dc84p/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy1FUQh1l$>
  *   These Virtual Mental Health Resources for Black Women Can Make All the Difference<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/lth-resources-for-black-women-/dc84r/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy25nbH8H$>
  *   7 Virtual Mental Health Resources Supporting Black People Right Now<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/irtual-mental-health-resources/dc84t/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy7AUOai3$>
  *   Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/2020-06-05/dc84w/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy94SOoIW$>
  *   The Loveland Foundation<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/2020-06-05/dc84y/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy6LFZNKq$>
  *   The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/tual-therapy-support-campaign-/dc851/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy9woOPl6$>
  *   Crisis Text Line<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/text-us-/dc853/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmywupQEmR$>
  *   BetterHelp<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/thoughtfulhuman-/dc855/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy_x4tZ6p$>
  *   Ethel’s Club Healing & Grieving Group Session<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/roup-poc-session-month-2020-06/dc857/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmyxcSl9tT$> (June 9 and June 23, 6:00 pm ET)
  *   Give an Hour<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/2020-06-05/dc859/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmyx5m5PF9$>

Social Justice Resources:

  *   Why U.S. Needs Black Lives Matter Movement Today<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/ck-lives-matter-movement-today/dc85c/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy4GHr_0L$>
  *   A guide to how you can Support Marginalized Communities<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/-an-ally-guide-trnd-index-html/dc85f/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy4034sv9$>
  *   Black People Need Stronger White Allies — Here’s How You Can Be One<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/hip-ahmaud-arbery-george-floyd/dc85h/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmyzXRJWWF$>
  *   How to Make Sure You’re Donating Effectively<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/to-fight-police-brutality-html/dc85k/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy0-eRGHG$>
  *   Where to Donate + How To Support the Black Lives Matter Movement<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/te-support-black-lives-matter-/dc85m/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy8VO2Pxv$>
  *   Anti-Racism: Activism Resources, Education and Stories<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/esources-education-and-stories/dc85p/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy7WHcPNb$>
  *   White Anti-Racism: Living the Legacy<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/e-antiracism-living-the-legacy/dc85r/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmyyg4jW2S$>
  *   Take Action: A List of Ways You Can Stand In Solidarity with the Black Community<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/es-matter-resources-and-funds-/dc85t/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy5IlnsGZ$>
  *   Ally is not a Noun<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/diversity-ally-is-not-a-noun-/dc85w/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy0gxV8ul$>

Resources to Navigate Difficult Conversations:

  *   Teaching Tolerance Resources<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/ent-racism-and-police-violence/dc85y/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy7FRFRGa$>
  *   ‘Moments like now are why we teach’: Educators tackle tough conversations about race and violence — this time virtually<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/d-violence-this-time-virtually/dc861/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy_S6bJDD$>
  *   Preparing to Discuss Race and Police Violence in the Classroom<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/olence20in20the20Classroom-pdf/dc863/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy_pFmn_P$>
  *   Black Lives Matter at School<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/info.aps.org/e/640833/teaching-materials-/dc865/286487102?h=IrGYHEd126EcIroBZpNQTZYTC9fzHg1qnUGrgF1B8Yc__;!!KGKeukY!n7MO6rOGkIpjmx7SQlzoUUIxbiQjNaYkTrwzxKApcrknOCvYe9bIoOrmy4Gp8gIn$>

We are dedicated to ensuring that you all feel safe and a sense of belonging in this community. Please reach out to us if there is anything we can do to help you all.

Best,

NMC Program Team
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Monica Plisch, PhD
Director of Programs
plisch at aps.org<mailto:plisch at aps.org>
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Simone Hyater-Adams, PhD
Education and Diversity Programs Manager
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Imisi Agbaniyaka
Diversity Programs Coordinator
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From: physics-faculty-full <physics-faculty-full-bounces at lists.osu.edu> on behalf of "Gupta, Jay" <gupta.208 at osu.edu>
Date: Friday, June 5, 2020 at 10:29 AM
To: "'physics-all at lists.osu.edu'" <physics-all at lists.osu.edu>
Subject: message from Climate and Diversity committee

Dear Department Community,

We are writing to acknowledge that many of us are upset by recent events, which again highlight the systemic and violent anti-Black racism in our society. We'd like to echo messages from our Chair and Dean by emphasizing a few opportunities for local action within our Department. These ongoing activities provide everyone an opportunity to make meaningful change through a sustained and sustainable effort.

First, our POLARIS <https://physics.osu.edu/Polaris> program continues to grow, with an aim toward improving mentorship of marginalized students within our undergraduate program. The successes of this program so far rest on the committed participation from undergraduate and graduate students, and is a priority of the Department.

Secondly, we'd like to announce that a team of OSU faculty, staff, undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs was accepted into the American Physical Society's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Alliance (IDEA<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.aps.org/programs/innovation/fund/idea.cfm__;!!KGKeukY!ifD7Jhz2260Afv-iGekcOgYjAbsp0zluVofqTKgzjG3NmkUzstUV1XY7dwTRh7c_gyQilJw$>). This program is focused on fostering a nationwide dialogue and sharing of best practices, and will be starting up right away with a first workshop on Friday June 12th.

Lastly, anyone is welcome to engage with the faculty, students or staff in our Climate and Diversity Committee<https://physics.osu.edu/climate-and-diversity-committee>, which plays a unique role in our Department.

These are just a few of the ways to get involved. The Department will shortly announce plans for a town-hall style meeting as a next step to help us process and locally translate this national call for action to OSU Physics. Also, please note that the OSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be hosting a university-wide town hall <https://odi.osu.edu/role-land-grant-university-addressing-racial-tensions?utm_source=College+of+Arts+and+Sciences&utm_campaign=fee1e7390a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_04_05_05_38_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_112a361dc0-fee1e7390a-322755865> on Monday at 3:00.

In the meantime, we'd like to point out the American Institute of Physics' TEAM-UP report<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.aip.org/diversity-initiatives/team-up-task-force__;!!KGKeukY!ifD7Jhz2260Afv-iGekcOgYjAbsp0zluVofqTKgzjG3NmkUzstUV1XY7dwTRh7c_Z_C-UBc$>, which provides a wealth of useful information and action items that will be great to discuss as a group.

Take care,

C&D Committee

Ralf Bundschuh<mailto:bundschuh.2 at osu.edu>
Linda Carpenter<mailto:carpenter.690 at osu.edu>
Chandrodoy Chattopadhyay
Lauren Ennesser<https://physics.osu.edu/ennesser.1@osu.edu>

Katie Ferrell

Liz Fuller

Jay Gupta<mailto:gupta.208 at osu.edu> (Chair)

Chris Hill<mailto:hill.1369 at osu.edu>
Klaus Honscheid<mailto:honscheid.1 at osu.edu>
Roland Kawakami<mailto:kawakami.15 at osu.edu>
Ruth Leonard<mailto:leonard.469 at osu.edu>
Caitlin Patterson
Daram Ramdin<mailto:ramdin.3 at osu.edu>

Jay Gupta
Associate Professor of Physics
Ohio State University
2056 Physics Research Building
191 W. Woodruff Ave
Columbus OH 43210
ph: 614 247 8457
web: https://u.osu.edu/guptagroup/

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