The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was speedy keep. Speedy keeping under WP:SK criteria 2 and 3 - very likely a vexatious nomination, no deletion rationale, no good-faith votes to delete. Note that this decision has nothing to do with the number of people who argued to keep the article and does not preclude a later deletion discussion with a proper rationale. To the many new and unregistered users who showed up to this discussion: please take a moment to read our policies on how deletion discussions work and canvassing. Deletion discussions revolve around Wikipedia policies, not vote count, and the Wikipedia community does not appreciate it when people are clearly being asked to join a discussion in order to support a particular outcome. I do, however, encourage you to contribute in other areas. creffett (talk) 02:47, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Earyn McGee[edit]

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Comment Earyn McGee greatly meets all of Wikipedia's notability guidelines. McGee has a continuing impact on the scientific community and she continues to foster connection and interest in science. McGee runs a weekly '#FindThatLizard" post on her Twitter page which goes viral each week, reaching a large audience that encourages all ages and scientific ability to engage in nature discussions and scientific observation. In addition McGee is an inspiration figure for young Black persons interested in STEM and Blacks in STEM at large. Furthermore McGee is responsible for organizing Black Birders Week, encouraging all persons to reach out to Black birders with questions, fostering the sharing of knowledge. Since this event there has been a #BlackBirders trend in which Blacks are sharing their birding knowledge with communities everywhere. Her representation in the Wikipedia environment is justified and needed. Given all of the above and the other comments on this page, the suggestion to delete McGee's page is based upon her race and gender which is immoral and unethical. --LadyFaeyre (talk) 02:44, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Comment person meets notability guidelines and is a leader in science communication and inspiration to women in science and nature communities. Her representation on Wikipedia is critical and important.

Comment person seems to meet the general notability guidelines, and seems to be targeted because of the person’s race and/or gender. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kithrup (talk • contribs) 01:58, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Comment she has become notable for her spreading of awareness about herpetology with viral social media posts about "spot the lizard", wherein she invites followers, children in classrooms, and anyone else to try to participate communally. At this point she has also inspired several similar accounts for other animals and brought a wide awareness to biologists on twitter/social media in general. The cause for removal in this case seems racially motivated and is questionable
Comment Earyn McGree is a prominent voice within the Black STEM community, and highly notable within the herpetology community. Deleting her page during this time seems suspect at best.
Comment person seems to meet the general notability guidelines and page should be retained.--AmyFou (talk) 02:02, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Comment She is an up and coming science communicator and herpetologist and will likely remain as one of the faces of science twitter and scicomm in general for the foreseeable future. She has also organized several initiatives, including her viral “spot the lizard” posts. The cause for removal seems racially motivated.
Comment person meets notability guidelines. Among other achievements, she was featured in Black Birders Week, which gained widespread recognition. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sharkirk (talk • contribs) 02:07, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Scientific communication to the lay population is incredibly important for forward momentum. Earyn McGree has found a beautiful way to engage the general public in a variety of ways, most notably her Find That Lizard activity. Earyn also represents Black women in science. Please don't underestimate how critical it is for young girls to have role models who look like them.
Keep I have edited the page to address the resume-like wording, and added in additional info (Awards, Academic Bibliography). The page meets notability criteria as McGee has received two competitive American Association for the Advancement of Science fellowships ("The person has received a highly prestigious academic award or honor at a national or international level"). Soulsinsync (talk) 02:09, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Does meet general wikipedia notability guidelines. Noted for her inspirational social media presence within the herpetology and Black STEM communities and for creation of #FindThatLizard
Keep Via Wikipedia:Notability (academics) "The person's research has had a significant impact in their scholarly discipline, broadly construed, as demonstrated by independent reliable sources." This article displays the named individual's impact in her discipline and in scientific outreach. Theneedforsneed (talk) 02:12, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Meets the notability criteria. She is an accomplished herpetologist and science communicator.
Comment She was a cocreator of a heavily influential science communication group that increased visibility of Black scientists and issues that Black people face in outdoor pursuits. Deletion seems to be racially oriented and inappropriate. Extensive citations have been included demonstrating influence. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.211.129.74 (talk) 02:15, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Subject is an accomplished science communicator and herpetologist with a large online following.
Comment This page details the career of a notable science communicator and accomplished herpetologist.
Comment This page meets the notability criteria as an accomplished herpetologist and science communicator. Her science communication is highly impactful and she has had significant influence on her fields of herpetology and science communication. Deletion seems inappropriate. Rfairb (talk) 02:22, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Comment This person is an influential notable science communicator involved in high visibility science communication, and public outreach. As other commenters have noted, she meets the criteria for notability, and this page should not be deleted. plcoffey (talk) 02:43, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

This page meets guidelines, and Earyn McGee is a prominent science communicator. She is well known in the scicomm community for her popular #FindThatLizard game, and played an important role in #BlackBirdersWeek. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:240:8301:52F0:FDDD:A20D:5602:D17B (talk) 02:40, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

This page meets guidelines and has significant impact and influence in the science community. Deletion seems highly inappropriate

This person is a credible scientific professional and has made herself known on the Twitter platform with evidence of her scientific position. I believe they should remain on Wikipedia as they appear to be an influential individual in the science community. — Preceding unsigned comment added by LaylaAdanero (talk • contribs) 02:30, 7 June 2020 (UTC) This page should not be deleted. This page meets notability guidelines and she is being targeted for her race/gender. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2606:A000:1018:C2C8:203D:B733:98FB:A7AC (talk) 02:35, 7 June 2020 (UTC) This page should not be deleted. Earyn McGee is a professional with a strong following and media presence and is becoming a well-known outreach personality. She’s known enough to have people want to learn more about her so it makes sense for Wikipedia to be a source.[reply]

Comment Earyn McGee is a notable herpetologist and science communicator. She meets several of the criteria for notability in academics, including but not limited to impact in the discipline (evidenced by multiple publications), having received multiple prestigious academic awards and fellowships, and having a substantial impact outside academia in her academic capacity. The latter is evidenced by her extensive work in science communication, which has made herpetology accessible to those outside the academic community. She is a prominent and upcoming member of the herpetological community. Deletion would be inappropriate.

Comment person meets notability guidelines. Prominent science educator on twitter. Christierowe (talk) 02:47, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

This page should not be deleted. Earyn McGee is a highly respected professional in the scientific community and deserves her work to be promoted within her Wikipedia page for all to see.

She is also an advocate for diversity in STEM. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2603:900A:1C14:5100:A1D4:5DA:7D57:D4FF (talk) 02:27, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Earyn easily exceeds notability guidelines. I am part of the scientific community and can confirm this fact. Savie Kumara (meow) 02:28, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Earyn’s integral role in organizing and running the first ever Black Birders Week is historically significant. Across multiple social media platforms, Black Birders Week garnered tens of thousands of views globally, including record-breaking viewership from their live streams with the National Audubon Society. Similarly, the role of Anna Gifty and Corina Newsome in this historic initiative warrants them all inclusion on designated Wikipedia pages chronicling their achievements and backgrounds.

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