CSE’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility: Staying the Course

The Executive Orders issued in early 2025 by the incoming U.S. administration have sent shockwaves across the nation, drastically impacting multiple industries, communities, and populations—including the scholarly publishing industry. The unprecedented threats to federally funded research, public health monitoring, academic freedom, and the scholarly record are far-reaching and are likely to alter both the practice of scientific research and the communication of scientific information for years, if not decades, to come. A particularly troubling undercurrent pervading these threats is the prohibition of programs, practices, and initiatives that are essential for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) efforts throughout the scientific enterprise, as well as the scholarly publishing industry. This sudden wave of adversity has left many in our industry feeling overwhelmed, disoriented, and unmoored. Yet in the face of these many uncertainties, one thing is certain: the Council of Science Editors (CSE) remains committed to our role as an indispensable advocate and resource for the responsible and equitable communication of science. This commitment includes fostering a diverse community of members who support each other in CSE’s mission and maintaining a safe space for members to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and offer suggestions for change. Through our publications, initiatives, partnerships, and core tenets, CSE has demonstrated its commitment to DEIA in several ways. Code of Conduct The CSE Code of Conduct1 makes it clear that our intention is to create an environment where everyone is welcome and comfortable. This environment spans all of CSE’s interactive endeavors, including our events, committee meetings, […]