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How do we build a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive space for all of humanity?
Many organizations strive to foster diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, yet DEI in space access remains largely unaddressed, keeping it an exclusive domain. Equally vital is the often-overlooked “just” component of access to space and participation in the space community. This project aims to explore what a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive approach to space truly entails and how to broaden space access for all humanity. Through surveys, discussions and events, this research sparked actionable insights to build a space community where people feel genuinely welcomed and included — going beyond metrics to understand their underlying causes.
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Past
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Policy and business
Environment
Earth
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Key accomplishments
- Produced a comprehensive digital white paper.
- Organized and moderated a panel discussion on “Space for Social Good.”
- Launched the “DEIA Service Model Offering” as a spin-off project.
News
Not just an acronym: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility as a Continuous Integrated Process in Space and on Earth
February 12, 2024 | Alby McInnis, Annika Diaz, Jessica Rousset, David Guston, Ann Kapusta, Benjamin Fernando, Herbert Drayton, Diana Ayton-Shenker, Simon Jackman
ASU’s Interplanetary Initiative emphasizes DEIA in the space sector, proposing seven strategies to enhance inclusivity.
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