Diversity Beyond Insects in Entomology and Allied Disciplines

摘要

Entomologists study the most diverse group of animals on the planet. Still, a glaring contrast exists when comparing the diversity of the organisms studied with the scientists doing the studying. It is no secret that science fields in the United States, including entomology, suffer from a severe lack of diversity and have since their inception. An internet search of keywords such as ‘persons of color in science’ returns thousands of pertinent results discussing facets including the history, causes, and potential solutions to remedy underrepresentation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities in the sciences. Searching for ‘persons of color in entomology’ and similar phrases provides dozens to hundreds of relevant results.