In the Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Department, we are taking strides to ensure that all students, employees, and faculty can achieve their highest potential within a supportive and friendly community. To meet these goals, we employ, a multi-pronged approach to addressing diversity, equity, & inclusion issues. The BMB Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Action (IDEA) Committee is comprised of undergraduates, graduates, departmental employees, instructors, and faculty committed to identifying and addressing disparities in our department.
BMB IDEA Committee Mission Statement
"The mission of the BMB IDEA Committee is to identify barriers to departmental inclusion and to collaboratively implement solutions. We aim to educate ourselves and our community on salient issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion with special emphasis on those topics that impact STEM communities. Acknowledging the historic gaps in access that traditionally marginalized people have experienced within the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology fields is the first step toward building meaningful cultural change."
Who We Are
Members of the BMB IDEA Committee work in all areas of the department from undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, instructors, faculty, departmental staff, and other employees.
Current members:
- Amelia Stocking
- Brian Kalet
- Corey Rosenburg
- Erin Nishimura
- Ester Sitorus
- Grant Schauer
- Gretchen Fixen
- Hallie Febvre
- Hunter Ogg
- Jacob Leavitt
- John Albo
- Kayla Stewart
- Laurie Stargell
- Oscar Rodriguez-Perez
- Paul Laybourn
- Seré Williams
- Victoria Silva
Our Approach
DATA
We use statistics, surveys, & listening sessions to assess gaps in inclusion
SOCIAL EVENTS
We host celebrations, coffee breaks, and an annual retreat
TRAINING
We host DEI workshops, seminars, & other training events
FUND RAISING
We secure grant funding for departmental DEI projects
RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
We assess hiring, recruitment, and retention practices
MENTORSHIP
We promote healthy mentor-mentee relationships
OUTREACH
We reach out to our communities
CURRICULUM
We facilitate course evaluation and re-design
MENTAL HEALTH
We advocate for well being
Upcoming Events
- Party: Biochemistry Student Association Welcome Party.
- Monday, August 28, 2023. 5pm. Outside MRB
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- Meet the Faculty: Biochemistry Student Association. Pizza with the faculty
- September 11, 2023. 5pm. AZ E210
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- Outreach: Navigating the Transfer Process
- November #, 2023
- 8am - 2pm
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- Seminar: MRB Seminar Speaker
- November 6, 2023. 10 am MRB 312
- Workshop: Leadership Workshop
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- Workshop: SafeZone Training
- April 9, 2023. 2 - 5 pm. AZ E210
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