From WSJopinion: Besides skewing scientific priorities, diversity and equity requirements in the Energy Department represent an inappropriate skewing of national priorities, writes LKrauss1
Starting in fiscal 2023, which began Oct. 1, every proposal responding to a solicitation from the Office of Science is required to include a PIER plan, which stands for Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Research, to “describe the activities and strategies of the applicant to promote equity and inclusion as an intrinsic element to advancing scientific excellence.
The extensive DEI bureaucracy at universities has already worked for decades to ensure that no STEM job announcements or hiring can be done without constant supervision to ensure that women and minorities are recruited. But given the strong wording of the new guidelines, existing programs may not be enough. This is worrisome, as university DEI boards have shown a willingness to torpedo job applications whose DEI component is insufficiently extensive or effusive.
Scientists, meanwhile, already have precious little time to devote to pure research among the many other demands on their time. Writing grant proposals to support research is an onerous activity, even when they focus on the science.
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