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Our Mission

We respect, invite and value our human differences.

We engage in fairness.

We integrate our human differences into the fabric of the department to empower everyone to show up whole and contribute fully.

As the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, we are rediscovering the full meaning of our own human “chemistry.” Our world is naturally diverse, and we know that our intellectual excellence, impact, and vivacity benefit from the multifaceted talent, perspective, and experience that diversity brings. We are committed to not letting phenotypes determine opportunities and values in our department. We are not perfect and may have blind spots and old bruises, but we are willing to grow, learn, and evolve toward greater inclusion and justice.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee Members

Amy Graham, (Chair) Faculty

Tara Archuleta, Faculty

Marie-Pierre Hasne, Faculty, ex officio

Vanessa Huxter, Faculty

Paul Lee, Staff

Thomas Purcell, Assistant Professor

Katie Martin, Graduate Student

Dom McGrath, Faculty, ex officio

Jeff Pyun, Faculty

Samantha Rokey, Graduate Student

Dash Tapasyatanu, Graduate Student

Tarjani Thaker, Assistant Professor

The mission of the BIA Committee is to create a thriving environment and a positive climate for all members of the CBC department by actively fostering belonging, inclusion, and accessibility in all forms, including age, ancestry, color, disability, class, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and military/veteran status, among its members.

The BIA committee is charged with (1) implementing and maintaining a vibrant culture within the department through education; (2) creating an inclusive and accepting environment that facilitates the recruitment and retention of a diverse community; and (3) building greater connections among CBC members.