ACE EDI Presents: Reimagining Equity in Research Ecosystems With the DEAP Tool for Researchers
Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
- In-person event
- 482, MacOdrum Library, Carleton University
- 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
- Contact
- Rima Mattar, rimamattar@cunet.carleton.ca
Join Carleton Science and Dr. Alexandra Pedersen, Manager for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization (EDII) Capacity Development at the McDonald Institute, for the next ACE EDI event: Reimagining Equity in Research Ecosystems With the DEAP Tool for Researchers.
The Diversity and Equity Assessment and Planning (DEAP) Tool for Researchers supports faculty in assessing and improving equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization (EDII) within their research environments. Co-developed by the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute, the Tool provides a structured framework for reflection and action planning, particularly in laboratory-based and collaborative research settings. In recognizing what works for astroparticle physicists may not work for every discipline, the DEAP Tool for Researchers requires adaptation for discipline-specific environments.
You are invited to attend an interactive workshop to reimagine the DEAP Tool for use within your own research context and space. Rather than applying the Tool as a static framework, participants will be guided through a process of translating 14 indicators into the realities of their own research environments. This workshop emphasizes a co-creative approach, supporting researchers in identifying friction points, adapting indicators, and developing context-specific goals for actionable takeaways.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Alexandra “Alex” Pedersen (she/her) is the Manager for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization (EDII) Capacity Development at the McDonald Institute. In her work, Alex collaborates with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, staff, and students to support the Canadian astroparticle physics community in operationalizing EDII within research ecosystems. She has led the development and implementation of institutional strategies, programs, and tools that advance equitable research practices and inclusive research cultures. Alex holds a PhD in Human Geography from Queen’s University, with specialization in feminist, academic, and decolonial methodologies. Beyond her primary role with the McDonald Institute, Alex co-chairs the Principal’s Action Group on Gender and Sexual Diversity (PAGGAS) at Queen’s to support 2SLGTBQIA+ students and employees campus wide. She is also an active Adjunct Professor with teaching and research responsibilities in Geology, where she teaching Mining Law, Policy, and Ethical Community Engagement.
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