Dear Clare and Adam,

Based on the reviewers comments and your responses to them, I am recommending publication subject to minor revisions. I think the points raised by both reviewers are useful and constructive; particularly those around some of the phrasing used (the "first" study of its kind etc.) Both reviewers also highlight that the acronym BAME should be explained - I think it is important to recognise that BAME is a term originating (and still used) from the statistical description of artificial groups - you could use "individuals from minority groups" instead, as you are not using BAME in a statistical manner? This also then captures other groups which may not come under the somewhat 'administrative' BAME heading.

I think with the suggested revisions the submission will be a useful addition to pedagogic research in the geosciences.

Best wishes,

Steve

Dear Clare and Adam, I am happy to propose the revised submission is accepted for publication. Again, many thanks for submitting to Geoscience Communication.
Best, Steve.

Thank you for choosing Geoscience Communication for your research and for engaging so thoroughly in the peer review process. I am delighted to be able to accept your manuscript for publication.

Many Thanks,
Sam Illingworth
(Chief Executive Editor of Geoscience Communication)