APS

2025 APS Annual Convention

Presidential Roundtable - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): International Perspectives and Challenges

Friday, May 23, 2025 · Washington, DC

Oral · General

This Presidential Roundtable aims to increase awareness of the research efforts across different countries and continents on DEI issues and the successes and challenges of these efforts globally. Four researchers with expertise from across several countries present the research or practices that they have carried out and findings on effectiveness of different approaches. They also briefly discuss broader issues, such as the government support and protections in place, the response of business to DEI initiatives, the effect of US trends on these efforts, and the future of DEI research and interventions. Half of the session time is reserved for discussion among the panel and with the audience.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Randi MartinChair
    Rice University

Presentations

  1. The Psychological Cost of Inequality: How Economic Disparities Drive Us ApartRosa Rodríguez Bailón
  2. Evidence vs. Ignorance in EDI Policy: Supporting LGBTQI+ Inclusion in a Changing LandscapeMustafa Ozbilgin
  3. On the Consequences of Social Class, and Why It Matters for Young ScientistsKunalan Manokara
  4. DEI in the American ShadowFelicia Henderson