Each person’s attendance and contributions are valued for this conference. Together, we strive to have a positive and productive experience for everyone through an open exchange of ideas in a professional setting. Attitudes and behaviors that support this goal include:

• Be fully present when others are speaking, listening thoughtfully

• Be respectful of differing points of view

• Be mindful of how frequently you contribute to the discussion, allowing time for others to share

• Be concise, constructive, and meaningful when you speak

• Examine your assumptions and perceptions

• Be curious

• Laugh and enjoy each other

The Conference Organizing Committee will not tolerate behaviors that create an uncomfortable or unsafe space for anyone. Unacceptable behavior will result in a request to leave the conference. These behaviors include, but are not limited to:

• Harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments or visual images

• Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form

• Disruption of presentations during sessions

Anyone who experiences these, or other unacceptable behaviors is asked to report them to Louisa Stark or Kristin Bass, NIH SciEd 2024 Conference Organizing Committee Chairs. Unacceptable behaviors may also be reported to any member of the Conference Organizing Committee and/or on the end-of-conference evaluation.