IDEA

We have created a diverse and multicultural environment within the EOI Lab. Among more than 20 individuals who worked in our lab as students and postdocs, there are citizens of nearly a dozen different countries, all colors, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and more than half female. These diverse people are a source of great ideas and significant accomplishments.

At EOI Lab, a member of Virginia Tech College of Science, we all believe "Diversity, equity, and inclusion make us stronger and better. When scientists with different perspectives come together to solve problems, they see new and innovative answers, and they come up with more robust solutions.  When scientific teams are diverse and inclusive, their solutions to society’s most challenging issues are more inclusive, more sustainable, more comprehensive, more relevant, and more impactful.

We are passionate about research, teaching, and learning.  We are also passionate about and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are committed to improving representational diversity, creating inclusive cultures and communities, and striving toward equity in the college, the university, and our communities.

We welcome all people to join us in our quest to advance science for the betterment of humanity.

Science + Diversity + Equity + Inclusion = Better Science

Learn more about IDEA at the College of Science here.