[knodi123]

> about how "woke" they are in order to research fluid dynamics

If someone asked VanguardStem to fund a fluid dynamics project, what are you imagining they would have to say in order to pass the ISM criteria? This concern comes across like hyperbolic fearmongering.

[woooooo]

It's a real thing. UC does it and other institutions.

In order to be considered for a job, you lead with a "diversity statement", this is looked at before your job qualifications even, and there are right and wrong opinions to put in it. "I want to treat everyone equally" is a Wrong Opinion.

[whatshisface]

That they would work to promote diversity and a commitment to diversity with whatever managerial power they ended up with as a part of the position.

[p0pcult]

Oh, yes, there's the aforementioned hyperbolic fearmongering.

[jwond]

How is it fearmongering? Mandatory “diversity statements” are a growing trend in academia.

It’s been discussed on HN before: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33053149

[whatshisface]

I'm not sure why you're calling that fear mongering, it's perfectly normal. Where don't you have to voice a commitment to diversity? I guess startups without HR?