Welcome!
We are a group of grad students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff committed to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in our department.
Our PURPOSE
The purpose of the Committee is to initiate, coordinate, and promote efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our department, our university, and the scientific community. Through actions and advocacy, the Committee seeks to make our department a vibrant scientific community in which research, education, training, and outreach are strengthened by the expression of diverse perspectives and approaches. We also hope to advance these goals at the University of Chicago, in the scientific fields of ecology and evolution, and in the larger society.
We will work continually to:
- Foster an inclusive environment in our department that supports scientists and students of every identity and background and celebrates the expression of this diversity;
- Empower all members of our department to work together to build a diverse, equitable, and vibrant scientific community; and
- Increase the diversity of identities, backgrounds, and perpsectives throughout our department community by recognizing and counteracting biases that affect outreach, recruitment, mentorship, education, and research.
Here you can find our most up-to-date version of the charter statement.
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