DEI
CORE-CODE
We are constantly assessing new ways to promote equity at all levels, increasing the diversity of perspectives in science, and our chief endeavor is to make our lab an example of inclusion and success for everyone, aiming to eradicate discrimination in academia. This is our CORE–CODE, with resources on each one of those fronts:
COmmunicating student science and experiences
In our lab, we are working to communicate the work of emerging scientists as a metric of productivity beyond typical measures of academic performance (GPA, GRE scores, traditional publication methods, etc.) as this can often be aggravated by differences in academic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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REcruiting students (underrepresented groups in science)
We believe that excellence is only achieved by increasing perspectives in science and the diversity that these perspectives provide. “We are participating in this exciting initiative, please ask further questions and/or register! (click on the photo below)”.
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COnnections (e.g. students – researchers / local communities)
As a lab, we are focused on fostering connections of all levels of academia—from K-12 settings, through graduate school and including postdocs and faculty positions. We are focused on increasing diversity and finding opportunities that match one’s interests. We know that students may not remember all the content they’ve been taught, but they rarely forget experiences of research and its importance.
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DEvelopment of students (inside and beyond academia)
In developing students and staff, we constantly challenge ourself to assess excellence through a lens of diversity. This involves investing in and honing research skills, as well as the skills of creating healthy work-life balances. Regardless of a career trajectory one chooses, these opportunities and experiences will help create healthy work habits, an appreciation for science, and an understanding of the academic environment.
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Resources
- Resources for Educators
- Resources for Career Development (Non-Science)
- Resources for Social- Justice
Addressing Anti-Blackness on Campus Webinar
Decolonization is Not a Metaphor Article
The Truth behind “We the people” Discussion
Showing Up for Racial Justice; Signs of White Supremacy
Decolonizing Wealth Steps by Edgar Villanueva
Decolonizing in Practice Evaluation Chart
Three M’s of Decolonization by Yellow Bird (2008) from Indigenous Social
Work Around the World: Towards Culturally Relevant Education and Practice
- Resources for Career Development
National Research Mentoring Network
STEM Graduate Programs and Fellowships
Ecology Job Board
Post- Doc Interview Questions
Tales of postdocs past: what did I learn?
30 Dissertation Research Fellowships for Doctoral Students
Advice and Resources for Graduate Students
Opportunities for Under – Represented Groups in Health
UC Davis Job Directory
- Grant Resources
While several of these funding sources list an institution they are paired with, many of these include links to external grants, as well.
UW Biology Grad Student Funding Directory
UW Fellowship Resources
Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs
GEM Fellowship Program
Smithsonian Fellowship Opportunities
Cornell Fellowships
UC Davis Grant Directory
UMich Fellowship Directory
Johns Hopkins Graduate Student Funding
30 Dissertation Research Fellowships for Graduate Students
Kessel Grants for Ornithological Research
