Sabrina Ashwell

Oct 29, 2023 | cen.acs.org | Sabrina Ashwell

"Every scientist knows to keep their laboratory tidy." That sentence uses the singular "they" for an unspecified person. People have used the singular "they" in this way for centuries, and major style guides accept its use. That seemingly small grammatical choice-to use the gender-neutral "they" instead of the gendered "he or she"-can have big consequences: it can make people of all genders feel recognized and accepted.

Oct 8, 2023 | cen.acs.org | Sabrina Ashwell

Use imagery to reflect the diversity of our world and promote inclusionOctober 9, 2023 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 101, Issue 33 Images are a powerful way to communicate a message. They can cause joy, inspire people to take action, and teach new concepts. But images can also cause distress, demotivate people, and perpetuate stereotypes.

Mar 7, 2023 | cen.acs.org | Sabrina Ashwell

Mar 7, 2023 | cen.acs.org | Sabrina Ashwell

In December 2021, the American Chemical Society released the ACS Inclusivity Style Guide, a guide on inclusive language and images. The aim was to help ACS staff and members communicate in ways that recognize and respect diversity in all its forms. The guide grew out of resources that Chemical & Engineering News created to help newsroom staff create bias-free content.

Feb 7, 2023 | scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org | Sabrina Ashwell