Annual Maize Genetics Meeting Code of Conduct
The Maize Genetics Cooperation (MGC) is committed to making the Annual Maize Genetics Meeting (MGM) an inclusive space for sharing ideas and knowledge. The Maize Genetics Cooperation Board of Directors (BoD) approved the following code of conduct on July 19, 2021.
MGM Commitment
The MGC is committed to providing a safe and productive meeting environment that fosters open dialogue and the exchange of scientific ideas, promotes equal opportunities and treatment for all participants, and is free of harassment and discrimination. All participants are expected to treat others with respect and consideration, follow established protocols and processes of the meeting, and alert the Conference Manager of any dangerous situations or anyone in distress. Speakers are expected to uphold standards of scientific integrity and professional ethics. This includes notifying the MGC in advance of the meeting about any possible conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise. The MGC recognizes that there are areas of science that are controversial. The MGM can serve as an effective forum to consider and debate science-relevant viewpoints in an orderly, respectful, and fair manner. The policies herein apply to all attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, contractors, volunteers, and guests at the MGM and related events.
The MGC prohibits any form of harassment, sexual or otherwise. Harassment should be reported immediately, as described below. We strongly condemn any harassment within our community that occurs outside of the meeting, but the policy below and response outlined pertains only to harassment that occurs at the MGM and associated events (e.g. pre-meeting workshops, field trips, etc.).
What is Harassment?
Harassment includes speech or behavior that is not welcome or is personally offensive, whether it is based on ethnicity, gender, religion, age, body size, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason not related to scientific merit. It includes stalking, unnecessary touching, and unwelcome attention.
Behavior that is acceptable to one person may not be acceptable to another, so use discretion to be sure that respect is communicated. Harassment intended in a joking manner still constitutes unacceptable behavior. Retaliation for reporting harassment is also a violation of this policy, as is reporting an incident in bad faith.
Reporting Harassment
The MGM has a zero tolerance policy for any form of discrimination, including any form of harassment. The MGC is committed to supporting a productive and safe working environment for everyone at the MGM. If the MGC BoD receives an allegation of harassment or it has any reason to believe harassment or another form of intimidating or hostile behavior is happening, the BoD will take the necessary steps to ensure that the matter is promptly addressed. Click the button below for instructions on how to report a violation of the code of conduct.
Please note if you feel physically threatened or unsafe, you should contact hotel security and the Conference Manager immediately.
**Depending on the policies governing the home institution of the individual BoD members, they may be required to report any incident to their home institution.
This policy was modified from the AAAS code of conduct found at:
https://meetings.aaas.org/policies/
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