The Chemistry DEI Committee serves all members of the chemistry department by advocating and creating opportunities for accessibility, inclusivity, equity, and diversity across our teaching, research, and service responsibilities.
Faculty: Lee Penn (chair), Hannah Kenagy, Will Howitz, and Michael Bowser
Graduate students: Rowan Matney, Shelby Davis, Debasmita Paul, Melissa Rey, and Parker Staub
Postdoctoral researchers: Steven Diaz
Staff: Samantha Houchlei, Miriam Krause, and Melanie Lex
Undergraduate students: Baraa Al-Jasim
In the 2022-2023 academic year, the DEI Committee created the DEI Self-Study program. This project helps Chemistry community members engage with DEI learning at an individual pace and aids in keeping track of completed learning. You can also earn cute enamel pins for your efforts! Explore the DEI Self-Study.
We are always looking to partner with other groups to promote your activities, work together on a difficult problem, and brainstorm! Get in touch by emailing one of our co-chairs.