Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Together with the entire University of Arizona, the College of Science acknowledges that racial inequity and racism in general is a deep rooted issue that requires a collective effort to dismantle.
The events of 2020 have clearly exposed the wounds and inequities wrought on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) by years of neglecting the intersecting systems of societal and cultural oppression. We realize that the community of science is no different. Learning, teaching, mentoring, hiring, publishing, funding decisions, tenure and promotion, and academic workplace culture are often built on structures that may benefit one group of people to the detriment of others. The College of Science is determined to deal with the inequities that impact the various sectors of the college by taking specific steps to address these structural issues. We will have goals and metrics in place to measure our success and all input is welcome in the process. We are currently in the midst of developing a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) committee with many updates to come. Addressing the sources of structural inequity with clear solutions requires a united effort. Together we must transform our culture so that anti-racism and social justice are the fuel that allows curiosity and creativity to thrive allowing everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, immigration status, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, dis/ability or any other characteristic to help achieve the scientific discoveries and innovations that will benefit the future of humanity. This is hard work - but it must, can, and will be done.
Land Acknowledgement Statement
The University of Arizona sits on the original homelands of indigenous peoples who have stewarded this land since time immemorial. Aligning with the university’s core value of a diverse and inclusive community, it is an institutional responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture and history that make up the Wildcat community. At the institutional level, it is important to be proactive in broadening awareness throughout campus to ensure our students feel represented and valued.
2020 members of Diversity & Inclusion Re-Entry Committee:
Jeff Andrews-Hanna
Christopher Castro
Elliott Cheu
Marta Civil
Apai Danial
Margaret Evans
Leah Fabiano-Smith
Rebecca Gomez
Jeremiah Hackett
Marie-Pierre Hasne
Brittany Johnson
Martin Marquez
Dominic McGrath
Peter Reiners
Rebecca Renee Renteria
Ulises Ricoy
John Ruiz
Brad Story
Shufang Su
Frans Tax
Kaustubh Thirumalai
Diane Thompson
Aileen Wong
2020-2021 Members of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee:
Staff Success Subcommittee
Rebecca Renteria (Chair) – Staff Member, Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research
Barbara Cone – Faculty Member, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Natasha Cornejo – PhD Candidate, Chemistry and Biochemistry Major
Vincent Drake – Undergraduate Student, Biochemistry Major
Kara Dyson – Staff Member, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Rene Garciaguirre – Staff Member, Computer Science
Rebecca Gomez – Interim Associate Dean and Faculty Member, Psychology
Treyton Moore – Graduate Student, Applied Mathematics Major
Lisa Rezende – Faculty Member, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Tara Torres – Graduate Student, Psychology Major
Faculty Success Subcommittee
Leah Fabiano-Smith (Chair) – Faculty Member, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Saverio Cambioni – PhD Candidate, Planetary Sciences Major
Serena Kim – Faculty Member, Astronomy and Steward Observatory
Katrina Miranda – Faculty Member, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Nikhil Nayee – Undergraduate Student, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Microbiology Major
Steven Petritis – Graduate Student/PhD Candidate, Chemistry Major
Janita Pickett Gordon – Staff Member, Science Administration
Bassil Ramadan – Undergraduate Student, Biochemistry and Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Major
Hannah Schmidt – PhD Candidate, Chemistry Major
Brad Story – Associate Dean and Faculty Member, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Danielle Tadych – Graduate Student, Hydrology Major
Student Success Subcommittee
Aileen Wong (Chair) – Faculty Member, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Mónica Acevedo-Molina – Graduate Student, Psychology Major
Lillian Delacruz – Undergraduate Student, Molecular and Cellular Biology Major
Brandon Garivaldo – Graduate Student, Speech, Language, and Hearing Science Major
Alfred Goodwin – Staff Member, Astronomy and Steward Observatory
Alexandra Jaeger – Undergraduate Student, Pre-Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Major
Andrea Palacio – Staff, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Armando Ramirez – Undergraduate Student, Spanish; Business Administration; and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Major
Ulises Ricoy – Faculty Member, Neuroscience
Rachel Ridlen – Staff Member, School of Mind Brain and Behavior
Vicente Talanquer – Faculty Member, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources
- Astronomy
- Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Computer Science
- Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
- Geosciences
- Hydrology & Atmospheric Sciences
- Neuroscience & Cognitive Science
- Physics
- Planetary Sciences/LPL
- Psychology
- Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
- All Student Clubs
- All COS Student Clubs
- Ethics and Compliance Hotline
- The University’s Ethics and Compliance Hotline is an anonymous, 24/7 resource for reporting concerns about legal or policy violations or unethical conduct. By reporting your concerns, you can help ensure the University is following the highest standards of compliance and ethics.
- Graduate College Diversity Team (GCDT) announcement
- The Graduate College Diversity Team has organized weekly zoom meetings for graduate students who have unanswered questions or unmet needs regarding the COVID-19 crisis. These meetings will identify gaps in student support, while also building a sense of community. Nura Dualeh, an experienced, culturally responsive ally will moderate these gatherings.
- Information for Witnesses & Targets of Asian and Pacific Islander Harassment and Hate during COVID-19