Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Dowen Lab Statement:

The Dowen Lab is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive work environment for all, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, age, religion, nationality, social-economic status, political affiliations, or physical ability. People and viewpoints from diverse backgrounds are valued and supported, as are individuals from groups that are under-represented in higher education and in the academic research community. A diverse research community fosters creativity and promotes academic excellence, and the Dowen Lab is committed to creating this environment by adopting actionable practices that promote/foster diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the lab.

Dowen Lab Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Initiatives:

Rob, Faculty mentoring workshop sponsored by the UNC Office of Graduate Education
Rob, DEI Certificate Program: Unconscious Bias Workshop sponsored by the UNC School of Medicine Office of Inclusive Excellence
Rachel, WinSPIRE (Women and underrepresented genders in Science Promoting Inclusion in Research Experiences)
Rachel, Effective Mentor Training through the Office of Graduate Educaiton
Rachel, NC DNAday
Rachel, Self-Guided Foundational SafeZone training
Kylie, NC DNAday
Kylie, Safe Zone Training
Kylie, WinSPIRE
Laura, WinSPIRE
Sarah, Bench Mentor Training, UNC Office of Graduate Education
Sarah, certification in mental health first aid through UNC’s School of Social Work
Sarah, Ambassador for the UNC Office of Undergraduate Research
Sarah, mentor for the Accelerated Research Scholars Program
Kendra, Ambassador for the UNC Office of Undergraduate Research
Kendra, mentor for the Accelerated Research Scholars Program
Peter, Bench Mentor Training, UNC Office of Graduate Education

Resources:

Heels Care Network
UNC Biology Department Diversity and Inclusion Statement
UNC Office Diversity and Inclusion
UNC SOM DEI Resources
UNC LGBTQ Center
UNC Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD)
STEM Pride of the Triangle
UNC Anti-Racism Resources