# 10 years of advancing diversity within the Mycological Society of America

## TL;DR

This paper examines efforts to improve diversity in mycology over the past decade and suggests future steps for achieving equity in the field.

## Contribution

The paper provides an analysis of diversity initiatives in mycology and offers recommendations for future actions to promote inclusion.

## Key findings

- Representation of marginalized groups in mycology remains low despite recent efforts.
- The Mycological Society of America has implemented initiatives to improve diversity and assesses their success.
- Recommendations are proposed for achieving non-discrimination and balanced representation in mycology.

## Abstract

Like most Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, mycology has been dominated by white male scientists, while representation of marginalised groups (e.g., women, persons from different racial and ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community) remains low. Here, we discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in mycology and report on the last decade’s efforts to improve diversity in this field. We highlight changes and initiatives implemented by the Mycological Society of America and assess their success. We conclude by making recommendations for the next steps required to achieve non-discrimination and balanced representation in mycology.