Code of Conduct for FAIR Facilities and Instruments Workshops

Our Pledge

We are committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all workshop participants no matter what role they play or their background. This includes respectful treatment of everyone regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, age, body size, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, level of experience, political affiliation, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected under state or federal law.

All participants (and guests) are required to abide by this Code of Conduct. This Code is adapted from the Participant Code of Conduct of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), which is the lead organization for the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant funding these workshops. This Code complies with relevant directives from the NSF.

Expected Behavior

All participants are treated with respect and consideration, valuing a diversity of views and opinions Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative Communicate openly with respect for others, critiquing ideas rather than individuals and gracefully accepting criticism Acknowledging the contributions of others Avoid personal attacks directed toward other participants Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants Alert workshop Principal Investigators (PIs) if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress Respect the rules and policies of the project and venue

Unacceptable Behavior (includes, but is not limited to):

Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form Physical or verbal abuse by anyone to anyone, including repeated use of pronouns other than those requested Unwelcome sexual attention or advances Personal attacks directed at other guests, members, participants, etc. Publishing others’ private information, such as a physical or electronic address, without explicit permission Alarming, intimidating, threatening, or hostile comments or conduct Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images Threatening or stalking anyone, including a participant Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting

Consequences

Anyone requested to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. Workshop PIs or security/local police may take action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the workshop without warning or refund. Workshop PIs reserve the right to prohibit attendance at a future event or workshop. Notification of an infraction to a Home Institution. In cases where there has been a potentially serious policy or code of conduct violation, workshop PIs will notify the offender’s home institution. Workshop PIs will notify the NSF of violations.

Reporting Unacceptable Behavior

If you or someone you know is subject to unacceptable and/or unwelcome behavior, or have any other concerns, please contact the workshop PIs who will be on-ste and available by email.