Inclusion and Diversity Receive More Prominence in Royal Society of Chemistry Prize Reforms
LONDON — Efforts to make science a more inclusive and diverse place to learn and work are to be given annual recognition by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
The RSC has been an active voice in promoting greater equality and fairness in the chemical sciences, and has launched a suite of initiatives to remove the barriers that exist for under-represented groups. Announcing it will now expand the biennial Inclusion & Diversity Prize to be an annual accolade, the RSC says it offers a positive incentive for those working across the entire chemical sciences to join the efforts to achieve a positive, inclusive and thriving community. The move comes as part of a wide-reaching revamp of its recognition portfolio to better reflect the way science is carried out today.