
Why the Term ‘JEDI’ Is Problematic for Describing Programs That Promote Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
They’re meant to be heroes within the Star Wars universe, but the Jedi are inappropriate symbols for justice work
Susan J. Cheng is a forest ecologist and instructional consultant specializing in data analytics, assessment, and instruction of undergraduate courses. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and leads research projects in two intertwined strands of scholarship: understanding how ecology shapes Earth's climate and how classroom climate shapes student learning. She is on the advisory board for 500 Women Scientists and serves on the American Geophysical Union's Education Section committee. You can follow her on Twitter @susanjcheng.
They’re meant to be heroes within the Star Wars universe, but the Jedi are inappropriate symbols for justice work
The resolution’s focus on climate and social justice highlights the central challenges—and opportunities—of our time
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