Fig 1.
Rules that foster just and equitable academic science environments.
We all must take actions to develop as individuals, to ensure policies reinforce equity, and to foster communities of continual growth to build and sustain just and equitable academic STEM environments. It is important to note that the very simple rule of being human (#10) and connecting with colleagues is central and foundational to the nine suggested rules for building equity-minded communities through personal (#1–2), policy (#3–6), and community (#7–9) efforts. Icons from thenounproject.com through an Icon Pro membership.