Looking in the margins: Findings from the low-energy nuclear physics DEIB working group

Understanding all the various facets of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the nuclear physics community is not a simple undertaking. While statistics and surveys consistently demonstrate that the nuclear physics community is far from achieving equality, anecdotal evidence from physicists at all levels provides further understanding of the issues related to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. It is also apparent that people at the intersections of various marginalized groups are affected the most. As part of the NSAC Long-Range Plan effort within the US, the low-energy community's diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging focus group delved into several components of this long-standing issue in physics. I plan to focus this talk on the findings as they pertain to underrepresented and marginalized groups, including the LGBTQ+ community, and the recommendations and efforts currently underway in the US to create a welcoming community and bolster participation in physics.