SIUE’s Colaninno Presents at Premier Archaeology Association’s Presidential Session
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Carol Colaninno, PhD, research assistant professor in the SIUE Center for STEM Research, Education and Outreach, presented on Improving Equity, Access and Professionalism at Archaeological Field Schools through the Prevention and Reduction of Sexual Harassment and Assault during the presidential session of the Society of American Archaeology’s annual meeting in April.
SIUE’s Carol Colaninno, PhD, research assistant professor in the SIUE Center for STEM Research, Education and Outreach. This virtual presentation offered an important opportunity to share our initial research findings and offer recommendations on policy changes and language adjustments that may support a sense of inclusivity among students.
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