We believe there is immense value in bringing a diverse range of voices to the table. Diversity leads to fresh perspectives for addressing and solving challenges, and inclusion makes stronger and more successful research teams.
We are called to integrate the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of our university.
The Student Diversity Committee wants your input for selecting a diverse set of speakers who can discuss science AND non-science topics with students. Follow the link below to submit a nominee name for our next event!
Nominations are open - submit a nominee now!
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Thank you for attending our previous symposia!
The Student Diversity Committee was pleased to host the Spring 2024 mini-symposium in our Diversity in Chemistry Series on April 12th, 2024. These events highlight the careers of chemists from diverse backgrounds, and provide our students the opportunity to interact with new mentors and learn from their personal experiences in STEM. This event featured three guest speakers:
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Previous Events
Fall 2023 Symposium, with guest speakers:
- Prof. Osvaldo Gutierrez, Texas A&M, "Dreamer's Pathway to Become a Professor: Tips and Tricks"
- Dr. Wendy Shaw, Pacific Northwest National Lab, "Inspired By Nature: Understanding Biomineralization Processes and Enzymatic Protein Scaffolds with Advanced Spectroscopy"
- Prof. André Isaacs, College of the Holy Cross, "A Click Chemistry Approach to Nitrogen Heterocycles"
Spring 2023 Symposium, with guest speakers:
- Prof. Emil Hernández-Pagán, University of Delaware, "Control in Nanoparticles Synthesis: Beyond Size and Shape"
- Prof. Alison Frontier, University of Rochester, "Stereocontrolled Cationic Cascades for Organic Synthesis"
- Prof. Benjamin McDonald, Brown University, "Designing Biomimetic Organochemical Systems: A Journey from Small to Megamolecules"
Fall 2022 Symposium, with guest speakers:
- Prof. Susmita Bose, Washington State University, "3D Printing and Natural Medicine for Bone Regeneration: Convergence of Knowledge"
- Prof. Benny Chan, The College of New Jersey, "Experimentalism to Drive Systemic Change to Create Equity in Chemistry Courses"
- Dr. Aya Buckley, Twelve, Inc., "Electrocatalytic Conversion of COx into Valuable Carbon-based Products"
Spring 2022 Symposium, with guest speakers:
- Prof. Stephen Maldonado, University of Michigan, "Growing Inorganic Crystals at Liquid Solution/Liquid Metal Interfaces: A New Idea for Renewable Energy Technology Materials"
- Dr. Sherrie Pietranico-Cole, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, "My Journey to Discovery Chemistry and Drug Regulatory Affairs"
- Prof. R. Lee Penn, University of Minnesota, "Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Reactive Environments"
