Code of Conduct

“Science is best advanced when there is mutual trust, based upon honest behavior, throughout the community.” – American Physical Society

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The Eclipse Soundscapes Project aims to advance eclipse learning and science in an inclusive environment where all are welcome. This Code of Conduct exists to support the project’s mission and promote a positive experience for all participants.

By agreeing to participate in the Eclipse Soundscapes Project or use the EclipseSoundscapes.org website, you agree to our Code of Conduct. Participants are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in all virtual and in-person settings. Failure to adhere may result in a written warning, delivered via email. Severe or repeated violations of the Code of Conduct may result in participants being asked to leave the group or online forum.

Examples of Expected Behavior

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Tolerance and inclusion of all people and identities
Productive scientific discussion
Promoting a supportive learning environment for everyone
Promoting free expression and exchange of scientific ideas
Promoting a respectful relationship with nature and the environment

Examples of Unacceptable Behavior

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Language or behavior that excludes others
Hate speech, rude or offensive language, name-calling
Abusive, demeaning, humiliating, or intimidating behavior
Physical and/or sexual harassment
Discussion of unlawful activity
Intentional fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data
Disruptive or harmful behavior toward nature and the environment

Use of Eclipse Soundscapes Educational Materials

At Eclipse Soundscapes, we are dedicated to promoting eclipse learning for everybody. Educational materials and resources on EclipseSoundscapes.org may be used for educational and non-profit use, but not for resale and is covered by the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license Please credit “Eclipse Soundscapes Project supported by NASA award No. 80NSSC21M0008” and link it to www.EclipseSoundscapes.org when materials and resources are shared.

Appropriate uses of Eclipse Soundscapes educational materials include:

Classrooms
Educational camps, school groups, clubs, etc.
Libraries

Inappropriate uses of Eclipse Soundscapes educational materials include:

Resale
Use or replication of Eclipse Soundscapes logos, photos, or graphics
Use of Eclipse Soundscapes logos, photos, graphics, etc in conjunction with materials or messages that violate expected behavior. These violations may include, but are not limited to: Harassment, Abuse, Bullying, Any illegal activity, Plagiarism, Hate speech

Use of Eclipse Soundscapes Intellectual Property

In an effort to advance eclipse science and STEM learning, all data, software, and findings from the Eclipse Soundscapes Project will be made available to the public. Data will be recorded and maintained in a form that allows review, analysis, and reproduction by others. This information may be used in future research with appropriate credit.

Please visit the “Open Data Policy” on the ES website to learn more.

Filing a Complaint

If you wish to submit a formal complaint regarding the behavior of an Eclipse Soundscapes participant, please do so in writing to outreach@arisalab.org. Complaints will be reviewed by the project PI and Co-I, and participants found to be in violation of the Code of Conduct will be notified of repercussions via email.