An Earned Title is Worthy of Acclaim and Yes, Inclusion in One’s Signature Line 22 December 2020 Statement by the Women in Standards Board of Directors Download PDF On 11 December 2020, a Wall Street Journal opinion suggested that the earned degree ...
Inclusive Language in Standards Development Is it Him, Her, or They? Use of language is critical for proper interpretation of document. Standards are meant to be read and used by a broad range of people from all over the world. References to p ...
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Standardization is a global effort and enticing committee members from around the world can assist in ensuring your standard has broad application and appeal. For multicultural committee members, this may be your first time participating on a commit ...
Steps to Increase Inclusion and Diversity Increasing inclusion and diversity in the standards development process starts with inviting all genders to the conversation. For a myriad of reasons, women and other under-represented may feel discourag ...
ASTM International recently announced the 2020 board of director nominees, five of which are women. A full list can be found here and includes experts in consumer product safety, manufacturing, standards development, and research science. ASTM a ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), among other new technologies (like 5G) are assisting us in growing at exponential rates towards a wholly connected society. Where one can order food by speaking to a device in their kitchen, ...
Leaders, the words you use are critical for motivating your team. Are you looking for a more gender-inclusive approach to addressing your group, team, or committee? Try some of these alternatives to see what works best for you! You Y'a ...
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Enhance your organization's on boarding program and standards development through the use of gender-inclusive language. Here are a few helpful links to get you started. Tools for Writing - from University of Pittsburgh, Gender, Sexuality, &a ...
