Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Chicago is located in a richly diverse city and the Department of Chemistry recognizes the value of diversity in all of its activities and for the larger scientific enterprise. Whether an undergraduate student, graduate student, post-doctoral researcher, staff, or faculty member, in our Department you'll have a meeting of the minds with people from all over the world and from all walks of life. We strive to provide an environment that encourages the richer exchange of ideas that a diverse group of members enables and a welcoming and inclusive environment to all. The department adheres to the University of Chicago's policies and procedures for dealing with harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct. These policies apply to all members of the University community as well as to visitors. To report an incident of Harassment, Discrimination, or Sexual Misconduct, go to Get Help.

EDI Commitee

Our EDI Committee reviews, plans, and implements policies and initiatives that increase the diversity, equity, and inclusivity of our department. Membership is drawn from the faculty, staff, graduate students, and postdocs in the department, in addition to the Division's EDI Director. The committee seeks to build a culture of belonging for a community that is diverse across dimensions of identity, experiences, and backgrounds, and organizes its efforts around a long-term EDI plan for the department.

Membership

Faculty: John S. Anderson, Laura Gagliardi, Andrei Tokmakoff; Staff: Laura Baker; Grad Students: Ben Slaw, Tessa Lynch-Colameta, Thais Scott, Julia Murphy, Jake Higgins, Kate Berger

Our Partners

The Graduate Recruitment Initiative Team (GRIT)

The Graduate Recruitment Initiative Team (GRIT) is a student organization encompassing 18 graduate programs that is committed to enhancing diversity, inclusion, and equity across the BSD and PSD graduate programs. GRIT focuses on three central components: recruitment, retention, and sustainability in order to increase the recruitment and retention of students from marginalized backgrounds.