In the Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Department, we are taking strides to ensure that all students, employees, and faculty can achieve their highest potential within a supportive and friendly community. To meet these goals, we employ, a multi-pronged approach to addressing diversity, equity, & inclusion issues. The BMB Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Action (IDEA) Committee is comprised of undergraduates, graduates, departmental employees, instructors, and faculty committed to identifying and addressing disparities in our department.
BMB IDEA Committee Mission Statement
The mission of the BMB IDEA Committee is to identify barriers to departmental inclusion and to collaboratively implement solutions. We aim to educate ourselves and our community on salient issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion with special emphasis on those topics that impact STEM communities. Acknowledging the historic gaps in access that traditionally marginalized people have experienced within the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology fields is the first step toward building meaningful cultural change.
Our Approach
Learning
listening sessions, surveys, and statistics
Social Events
parties, afternoon tea, and an annual retreat
Outreach
helping our local communities
Trainings
workshops, seminars, and events
Fundraising
for scholarships and program development
Mentorship
connecting people to resources and skills
Who We Are
- John Albo
- Hallie Febvre
- Brian Kalet*
- Paul Laybourn*
- Jacob Leavitt
- Erin Nishimura*
- Hunter Ogg
- Emma Reust
- Oscar Rodriguez-Perez
- Corey Rosenberg
- Grant Schauer*
- Ester Sitorus
- Laurie Stargell*
- Kayla Stewart
- Amelia Stocking
- Humberto Vazquez-Esparza
- Seré Williams
- Bree Wenk*
*members of the Steering Committee
* Applications open every August & September. All are welcome to apply. For more information, please contact Erin Nishimura.
Upcoming BMB Events
COMMUNITEA EVENTS:
- BMB Patio – All invited CommuniTEA
WORKSHOPS:
- The Biochemistry of Community Culture
- A tour of the BMB Departments Efforts to Assess and Nurture Inclusion
- March 1, 2023 4pm – 5pm Chemistry A101
- Safe Zone – Intro to Gender Inclusive Language & Pronouns Workshop
- Monday April 3, 2023 MRB 312 10:00 am
- Conflict Resolution Skills for Graduate Students – TBD
- Puppy Day – TBD
Helpful Links & Resources
DEI RESOURCES
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College of Natural Sciences Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Resources
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Office for Inclusive Excellence
GETTING HELP
REPORTING VIOLATIONS
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Connect with the Colorado State University System Reporting Hotline
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Report a Title IX violation
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Report to the Bias Reporting System