[Ieee_vis] IEEE VIS Inclusivity & Diversity Opportunities

[Call for Papers - VGTC]

*Promoting and fostering inclusion is important to IEEE VIS. This year, the
IEEE VIS community is providing opportunities to underrepresented groups as
well as educating the community on the benefits of a more inclusive culture
and programming. Acknowledging the uniqueness of each individual, IEEE VIS
seeks to cultivate an environment that encourages freedom of expression. As
part of our efforts, we are proud to announce a variety of programs and
opportunities that are focused on inclusion and diversity. Returning this
year is the VISKids Childcare Grants program.New This Year--IEEE VIS is
pleased to announce a Code of Conductfor the conference and associated
events. IEEE Vis is also excited to announce the inauguralVIS Inclusivity &
Diversity Scholarships program.Please see below for more details. Please
feel free to reach out to the VIS 2018 Inclusivity & Diversity Committee at
inclusivity at ieee.org <inclusivity at ieee.org> for questions and comments.VIS
2018 Inclusivity & Diversity CommitteeMichelle Borkin (Northeastern
University, Co-Chair)Kelly Gaither (University of Texas at Austin,
Co-Chair)R. Jordan Crouser (Smith College, VISKids Liaison)Meg Pirrung
(PNNL, Student
Liaison)http://ieeevis.org/year/2018/info/inclusion-and-diversity/inclusivity
<http://ieeevis.org/year/2018/info/inclusion-and-diversity/inclusivity>=======================VIS
Inclusivity & Diversity ScholarshipsIEEE VIS welcomes and encourages
participation by people of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed
to fostering and sustaining an environment of respect and inclusivity. To
increase participation by underrepresented or historically marginalized
groups, IEEE VIS is offering need-based scholarships for conference
attendance. We invite you to submit your application online.Eligible
applicants are from underrepresented and/or marginalized groups including
but not limited to: gender, identity, race, ethnicity, disabilities,
discipline. Applicants must be aged 18 years or older. Preference will be
given to applicants with a demonstrated financial need (e.g., undergraduate
students that are not currently funded for visualization research) and
applicants who are new to the visualization research community.The VIS 2018
Inclusivity & Diversity Scholarship Committee will review applications
based on eligibility, need, and impact. Scholarships awarded will include
complementary conference registration, up to $1000 per recipient for travel
and subsistence, an assigned mentor to guide award recipients through the
conference experience.For more information and to apply, please
visit:http://ieeevis.org/year/2018/info/inclusion-and-diversity/diversity-scholarship
<http://ieeevis.org/year/2018/info/inclusion-and-diversity/diversity-scholarship>Application
Deadline: August 27, 2018Notification: September 6,
2018=======================VISKids Childcare GrantsVISKids provides child
care grants since 2015. As part of Inclusivity and Diversity at IEEE VIS,
VISKids also organize activities at the conference, and has a meeting room
at the site. The activities and the room are open to everyone, not just
awardees of the child care grant program.VISKids Child CareGrants of up to
$500 per family are available for VIS attendees who are bringing small
children to the conference or who incur extra expenses in leaving their
children at home. The grants will be given as a reimbursement for expenses
but attendees are responsible for making their own arrangements for child
care. If requests exceed available funding, or if additional funding
becomes available, preference will be given to students and early career
attendees who are presenting at the conference.For more information and to
apply, please
visit:http://ieeevis.org/year/2018/info/inclusion-and-diversity/viskids-child-care-grants
<http://ieeevis.org/year/2018/info/inclusion-and-diversity/viskids-child-care-grants>Application
Deadline: September 4, 2018Notification: September 6,
2018=======================IEEE VIS Code of ConductIEEE VIS is committed to
providing an inclusive and harassment-free environment in all interactions
regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance,
race, or religion. This commitment extends to all IEEE VIS sponsored events
and services (webinars, committee meetings, networking functions, online
forums, chat rooms, and social media) and any interaction regardless of
affiliation or position. As a community that aims to share ideas and
freedom of thought and expression, it is essential that the interaction
between attendees take place in an environment that recognizes the inherent
worth of every person by being respectful of all. IEEE VIS does not
tolerate harassment in any form. Harassment is any form of behavior
intended to exclude, intimidate, or cause discomfort. Harassment includes,
but is not limited to, the use of abusive or degrading language,
intimidation, stalking, harassing photography or recording, inappropriate
physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.Anyone who experiences,
observes, or has knowledge of threatening behavior is encouraged to
immediately report the incident to ombuds at ieeevis.org <ombuds at ieeevis.org>.
All information shared will be kept confidential. In cases where a public
response is deemed necessary, the identities of victims and reporters will
remain confidential unless those individuals consent otherwise.IEEE VIS
reserves the right to take appropriate action to foster an inclusive and
respectful environment. Attendees violating these rules may be asked to
leave the conference without a refund, at the sole discretion of the
conference organizers. In addition, attendees are subject to the IEEE Code
of Ethics.ContactPlease contact ombuds at ieeevis.org <ombuds at ieeevis.org> if
you experience, observe, or have knowledge of behavior in violation of the
Code of Conduct.Please contact inclusivity at ieeevis.org
<inclusivity at ieeevis.org> with any questions about the Code of Conduct and
Inclusivity & Diversity at IEEE
VIS.http://ieeevis.org/year/2018/info/inclusion-and-diversity/code-of-conduct
<http://ieeevis.org/year/2018/info/inclusion-and-diversity/code-of-conduct>*
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