From HIV treatments to school desegregation, research into topics now considered DEIA have benefited Americans throughout history.

Figuring out how to make spacecraft more accessible to astronauts with physical disabilities can also make them safer for long-duration missions.

Universities have made little progress diversifying STEM fields in recent years.

People who spend time with those who are different often get better at empathy.

City parks are like outdoor living rooms: If people feel welcome and relaxed, they will settle in.

Attitudes towards climate policies partly depend on a consideration of future, as yet unborn, descendants. Women tended to show more ability to think about how future generations could benefit.

Research shows that men and women have different perspectives on climate, with huge implications in terms of policymaking. For that reason, diverse leadership is essential.

The environment sector is notoriously dominated by white men. But diverse voices and critical discussions about climate policies are key to making good, inclusive decisions about the future.

Translation involves more than just transferring words from one language to another. Better translations of study materials can improve both the diversity of study participants and research results.