Antiracism and Equity
Brandeis Biochemistry Club is committed to making science a more accessible and equitable place. Although it may seem like it, science is not a meritocracy. Many scientists, both new and experienced, face structural roadblocks that prevent them from being accepted in the scientific world.
Brandeis Biochemistry Club works to tackle discrimination and biases and to dismantle systemic racism in the sciences. All of our Eboard members conduct a month-long antiracism education regimen, in the summer prior to their leadership. We will host events and work with other clubs that promote the voices of underrepresented groups in science. These goals are not just initiatives within the club, but principles upon which the club strives for. You can find various resources on antiracism, equity in STEM, and more below:
Resources:
Month-long antiracism training: https://justiceinjune.org/
Additional Anti-Racism Resources: Scaffolded Anti-Racism Resources
Actions for equity and inclusion in the Chemical Sciences: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacs.0c06482
1619 by The New York Times: https://nytimes.com/1619podcast
Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/
The Guide to Allyship: https://guidetoallyship.com/
Brandeis Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: https://www.brandeis.edu/diversity/
Brandeis Office of Equal Opportunity: https://www.brandeis.edu/equal-opportunity/
Brandeis Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policy: https://www.brandeis.edu/human-resources/policies/discrimination/nondiscrimination-harassment.html