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    Why the geosciences are the least diverse of all the sciences

    Amid the recent protests against police violence in LA, seismologist Lucy Jones recently tweeted, “Geoscientists: We are one of the least diverse scientific disciplines. Call for a Robust Anti-Racism Plan for The Geosciences.”

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jun 9, 2020 • 1 min read

    Amid the recent protests against police violence in LA, seismologist Lucy Jones recently tweeted, “Geoscientists: We are one of the least diverse scientific disciplines. Call for a Robust Anti-Racism Plan for The Geosciences.” She joins Greater LA to talk about racism in the sciences.

    “If you’ve got the door miles from where the nearest bus stop is, and those who can’t afford a car have to walk, then you’re dealing with systemic racism,” she says.

    Geoscientists: We are one of the least diverse scientific disciplines. Call for a Robust Anti-Racism Plan for The Geosciences https://t.co/sETK18kD8U via @Change — Dr. Lucy Jones (@DrLucyJones)

    June 6, 2020

    Jones also talks about the recent medium-sized quakes that have happened in Southern California.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Radio producer

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      Rebecca Mooney

      Producer, The Treatment

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      Lucy Jones

      seismologist, founder of the Dr. Lucy Jones center for science and society

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    Garcetti on recent protests, reforming LAPD
    1. 0:00Mayor Garcetti on LAPD accountability and budget, ensuring protestors see change
    2. 17:31Orange County: Power of police unions, whether funding will shift away from law enforcement
    3. 23:04Why the geosciences are the least diverse of all the sciencesYou’re reading this
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