The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science head, Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, who implemented a policy requiring grant applications to provide plans on how their research projects advance diversity, equity and inclusion is stepping down at the end of the month, according to reports. The American Institute of Physics reported that Berhe will step down from her position on March 28 after spending nearly two years in her role.
The requirement was part of the Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Research plan and was implemented in FY 2023. The PIER Plan requirement was for applicants to 'describe the activities and strategies applicants will incorporate to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in their research projects,' the Office of Scientific and Technical Information website reads. Once submitted, the PIER Plans will then be evaluated.
Berhe also oversaw two other workforce diversity programs rollout, including RENEW and FAIR. an acronym for Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce – was a $56 million initiative to provide research opportunities to historically underrepresented groups and institutions in STEM, which was announced in January 2023. 'Science needs to hear from all American voices and the RENEW initiative will provide more opportunities to bring diverse perspectives into our disciplines,' Berhe said when the program was announced.
When Berhe steps away, she will reportedly return to the University of California in Merced, where she is a professor in soil biogeochemistry. Berhe’s role will be temporarily filled by Harriet Kung, who serves as a deputy director in Berhe’s office, the AIP reported.
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