Membership

I want to contribute to promote gender and diversity equiality in science

I am joining the ALBA Network because I deeply value the mission of the organization. As a marginalized person, I know firsthand the challenges of navigating academia and neuroscience with these identities. I want to expand my network with others who share the same goal to improve equity and inclusion for all people from historically excluded backgrounds.

I'm very interesting in such initiative because I believe in idea of gender equality and diversity in science. I would like to be part of Alba network and to contribute in the best possible way. Personally, I'm also hoping to get opportunity to find collaboration and to raise my visibility to scientific community.

I learned about this through ECNP 2019 and think its mission is terrific and I would love to be involved and help in any way that I can. It also looks that there is an underrepresentation of people from the United States, hence I hope to also contribute to this becoming a global network.

Joining Alba provides a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering initiative that aims to revolutionize Behavioral Neuroscience through innovation and collaboration. Alba's commitment to cutting-edge research, and sustainable practices aligns with my professional goals and values. Being part of this dynamic team allows me to contribute to impactful projects, work with leading experts, and grow in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

I would like to be part of the Alba network due to its important work in promoting equity and diversity in the brain sciences. As a member of underrepresented group, its is important to receive the support given by the Alba team to recognize scientifc contributions and provide mentoring opportunities to promote careers and improve scientific research.

I believe that being part of this network will benefit me by increasing the visibility of my research. Also, I hope to contribute my perspective, experience and “adaptability” skills to help others cope with the challenges of a scientific career in non-developed countries.

I met at FENS 2020. I saw Alba Network really doing great work. I wanted to follow many of Alba's works closely. Also thank you very much for the scholarship you gave me at FENS. this impressed me a lot. Thank you Alba-Network.

I would like to support the inclusion of underrepresented groups in the brain research.

I like ALBAs mission and values, would like to network with others, still feel there is some way to go, but hopefully together we can make strides every day to promote DEI in neuroscience and science in general.

I am joining the ALBA Network because I am deeply committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in brain science. The mission resonates with my values, particularly the focus on establishing best practices and curating resources to address bias and underrepresentation. I believe that hosting networking events at major conferences will foster collaboration and innovation, while the establishment of awards will recognize and celebrate the contributions of underrepresented groups.

Additionally, advocating for policy changes and creating a mentoring community are crucial steps toward building a more equitable field. I am excited about the opportunity to highlight success stories, which can inspire future generations of scientists. By contributing to a centralized database of diverse scientists, we can ensure that all voices are heard and represented in our community. Overall, I see my involvement as a way to actively participate in meaningful change within the scientific landscape.

Joining the Alba network could offer me opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and access to resources within the field. Additionally, participation in such networks often opens doors to conferences, research opportunities, and the latest developments in the neurosciences field

As a scientist, I have an ongoing interest in getting more involved with the scientific and research community at the International level, and communicating science and education across different countries. Some of this stems from my fluency in multiple languages (English, Arabic and French), having heritage and routes not only in the USA but also in Europe and the Middle East. This allowed me to have the ability to communicate with people of all backgrounds and levels of knowledge, which is also evidenced by my outreach activities in the community and my interactions with donors, students, other scientists and the general public. My interests in joining the ALBA network are to bring science to a wider audience around the globe and to engage new research and education paradigms that cut across cultural barriers.

Gender inequality is everywhere in the academia, from university position as professors, editorial bord of prestigious journal, prize winner and etc. If we want to increase awareness, networks like ALBA is the first step.