Recommendations to overcome language barriers in the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Research Ecosystem

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2507.18682v1
• Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:34:26 GMT
• Title: Recommendations to overcome language barriers in the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Research Ecosystem
• Authors: José Antonio Alonso Pavón, Andrés Alejandro Plazas Malagón,
• Abstract summary: Report presents recommendations to reduce language barriers within the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Research Ecosystem.<n>English linguistic hegemony in science limits participation and productivity.<n> multilingual presentation formats, academic writing training, a Virtual Writing Center, language support programs, and writing retreats.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: The report presents a comprehensive set of five recommendations to reduce language barriers within the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Research Ecosystem, promoting greater inclusion of researchers who are speakers of English as an additional language. Recognizing that English linguistic hegemony in science limits participation and productivity, the document proposes multilingual presentation formats, academic writing training, a Virtual Writing Center, language support programs, and writing retreats. Each recommendation is grounded in both pedagogical theory and empirical evidence, with an emphasis on collaborative, socially embedded approaches to scientific writing. The proposed academic writing training integrates constructivist and socio-cultural perspectives, emphasizing genre awareness, rhetorical competence, and reflective practices. The Virtual Writing Center would serve as a permanent infrastructure offering personalized tutoring and peer review support, while the language support programs address ongoing needs through workshops, consultations, and access to language tools. Writing retreats provide immersive environments for focused work and mentorship. The recommendations also encourage ethical use of AI tools for translation and writing assistance, fostering digital literacy alongside linguistic proficiency. Collectively, these initiatives aim to transform language from a barrier into a resource, recognizing multilingualism as an asset in global research collaboration. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, the document advocates for adaptable, community-driven strategies that can evolve within the diverse institutional and disciplinary contexts of the Rubin Research Ecosystem. By implementing these practices, the Ecosystem could lead efforts to democratize scientific communication and foster a more equitable, multilingual research culture.

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