Statement on Sexual Harassment, and Other Forms of Harassment, and Sexual Assault
Investing in science, technology, engineering, and education for the Nation’s future necessitates a safe environment, free of any form of harassment, that fosters equal opportunity for all.
It is NSF policy to foster harassment-free environments wherever science is conducted, including at NSF-sponsored conferences and workshops.
Sexual or other forms of harassment in any NSF funded conference, workshop or research setting are not acceptable.
2023 Research Infrastructure Workshop attendees, whether in-person or virtual, should inform NSF if you become aware of unlawful discrimination or harassment at this workshop or in any NSF-funded program at (703) 292-7020 or at programcomplaints@nsf.gov. If you wish to file a formal complaint, please use the online NSF Awardee Program Complaint Form. For more information on the NSF’s Civil Rights Compliance program, please refer to https://www.nsf.gov/od/oecr/awardee_civil_rights/index.jsp.
Emergencies And Immediate Assistance
If security or emergency assistance is required, please immediately contact local law enforcement or emergency services.
For all non-emergency matters that need immediate attention, please contact a conference organizer or staff member in person, by email or other electronic means.
- All in-person conference organizers will have the designation “Conference Staff” on their badge.
- Email complaints may be made to: rioutreach@nsf.gov. This email will be monitored by a staff member throughout the workshop.
- Conference staff may call local law enforcement or emergency services, if necessary.