The Multimessenger Diversity Network (MDN) – a new initiative founded by LIGO and fellow research networks VERITAS, LSST, and IceCube – had its first face-to-face meeting on March 12th at the University of Wisconsin – Madison’s IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center. Dr. Key represented LIGO at the event, which included presentations, training, and a great deal of fruitful discussion about how to include more underrepresented communities in multi-messenger astrophysics research. The MDN will continue to meet virtually in the coming months and has begun plans for a white paper outlining a long-term strategy for the group.
See IceCube’s article on the event for more information on the MDN and its founding members.