Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) Leadership Conference
ACCESSE23, July 11-13 in Detroit, is a unique event that combines leadership development, peer-to-peer connections, and expertise in managing science, technology, engineering, and math societies. Through thought-provoking sessions tailored explicitly for STEM society professionals, the event will provide you with fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.
KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. is proud to be an ACCESSE23 Parner this year. In addition, Alex Kahler, Head of KGL Editorial, is honored to be moderating the keynote address on July 12.
The KGL team is excited to meet with you in Detroit to discuss bias awareness training, diversity, equity, and inclusion support services, and operational services for your society, including association and event management, marketing communications, and advertising sales. To schedule an appointment with Alex or KGL VP of Growth & Innovation, Mark Kohlhase, please click below.
Opening General Session – The Role of Societies in Fostering DEIA in Scholarly Publications
July 12, 2023 | 9:00 – 10:15 AM EDT
Moderator:
Alexandra Kahler, Director, KGL Editorial, KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd
Speakers:
Leonard Jack, Jr. PhD, MSc, Editor-in-Chief, Preventing Chronic Disease Journal, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Selwyn O. Rogers, Jr., MD, MPH | Director, Trauma Center; Section Chief, Trauma/Acute Care Surgery; EVP Community Health Engagement, University of Chicago Medicine; and Associate Editor, New England Journal of Medicine
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming increasingly important to scholarly societies to promote equitable actions that advance diversity and accessibility. In addition to fostering equity in the workplace and diversity among their members, many societies are working actively to increase the diversity of contributors to their journal programs. This session will review disparities research in scholarly publishing, examine the relationship between editorial policy, publication bias, and normality bias, and detail a variety of strategies societies can employ diversify the contributors to their journals, make their content more equitable, and engage a wider audience.