Sustainable Scholarship: Safety and Self‐Care in Research and Work

ABSTRACT The mental health implications of ever‐expanding professional obligations are an increasing concern, as burnout becomes more common in academia and the boundaries between work and life continue to erode in an ever‐connected world. Simultaneously, issues of harassment, push back, and politicization of scholarship pose added challenges for academic work. This panel presents a multifaceted vision for more sustainable scholarship, exploring strategies to promote safety for individuals and academic communities, as well as support self‐care. Panelists will present the experiences that have led them to focus on these issues, as well as a variety of strategies around trust, energy budgeting, boundary management, creative expression, activism, and community. The panel will be structured around a series of prompts to panelists, showcasing an array of perspective and offering opportunities for audience engagement. The panel will conclude with next steps to support individuals and the ASIS&T community to establish more sustainable norms for scholars.