CU Boulder launches new course to foster inclusive and safe field expeditions
September 23, 2024. CIRES has partnered with the ADVANCEGeo Partnership to launch ADVANCEing FieldSafety, a free online course aimed at creating safer, more inclusive field environments in geoscience research. Available through Coursera, the course is open to anyone involved in fieldwork, including researchers, students, and technicians. It addresses long-standing issues like harassment and exclusion in fieldwork by offering tools to improve team culture, communication, and safety protocols. Read more about it on the CIRES website.