our Values

We believe in the value of diversity in Science

The SSIB lab embraces and encourages diversity and is committed to supporting lab members as they work, learn, and develop as scientists. We strive to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within our lab environment, and to create a safe, inclusive, welcoming environment where members from diverse backgrounds feel valued, respected, and appreciated. We have zero tolerance for any form of bigotry and discrimination, including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, ageism, ableism, and classism among lab members within the lab, and in the broader campus community. All members of the SSIB lab are expected to facilitate and support a safe, inclusive environment free from bigotry, discrimination, and harassment within the lab and across campus.

We believe in the value of diversity among our research team and welcome lab member of all races, ethnicities, national origins, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, disability statuses, ages, socio-economic statuses, political affiliations, and religions. The SSIB lab is committed to actions that support diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. We are also committed to taking the actions outlined in the university's efforts towards becoming an anti-racist university by (a) engaging in education and discussions about bias, privilege, and systemic racism within the lab, (b) educating lab members about the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in science, and (c) strengthening recruitment of lab members from underrepresented and underserved groups, helping to make science available to all UD students. We recognize that this is an ongoing process and we are making a long-term commitment to this work.