EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION ONC and EDI The most comprehensive and profound knowledge of our ocean stems from a diversity of perspectives. Harnessing the full capacity of this potential requires an equitable and inclusive approach. When the barriers to participation are removed, the opportunities to advance our knowledge and understanding of the world are immense. Recognizing this, ONC committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within ocean science and technology. That means the team identifies and reduces barriers for participation internally at ONC, for its users, and in interactions with partners. Fulfilling this commitment requires embedding EDI considerations into program design at ONC, specifically in broadening participation in ocean science and in the formal formation of an ONC EDI Committee.
ONC’s statement of commitment
Youth Science Ambassadors Empowering students, teachers, leaders, and Elders to use high-tech ocean sensors and interpret the data to inform decision-making about their changing ocean.
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ONC will promote the integration of EDI across all ONC initiatives by working to embed EDI considerations into program design at ONC. We will conduct the research and analysis needed to include equity, diversity, and inclusion considerations in our decision-making, hiring practices, and organizational culture. ONC will ensure that diverse perspectives are represented at all levels of our organization by choosing to partner with and hire members of underrepresented groups. This includes our Board of Directors, advisory boards, and staff at all levels.
