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PMB diversity, equity, and inclusion

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

In the Plant and Microbial Biology (PMB) Graduate Program, we strongly support and value a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community that fosters the academic and personal growth of students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds.

As a program, we are specifically committed to:

  • Eliminating barriers associated with systemic racism and bias, particularly in the recruitment and success of a diverse scholarly community.
  • Elevating the voices of diverse scholars, particularly those from B.I.P.O.C. communities.
  • Providing opportunities to learn from people with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
  • Valuing the time and effort involved in community-engaged research.

We recognize that commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion requires both education and action. The University of Minnesota provides many opportunities to help students, faculty, and staff to achieve this commitment.

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  • Equal Opportunity and TItle IX Office (EOT)
  • Graduate School Diversity Office
  • CBS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
  • CFANS Office for Inclusive Excellence

Funding

  • PMB Graduate Program application fee waiver
  • Diversity of Views and Experiences (DOVE) Fellowship
  • Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change (ICGC) Fellowship

Training, education, and practice

  • Equity and Diversity Education
  • Cross-Cultural Discussion Groups
  • Diversity Community of Practice
  • The Dignity Project

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  • Boynton Mental Health
  • Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education video series
  • Tutoring and Academic Success Center
  • Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing events
  • The Science of Well-Being - Coursera course from Yale
  • Advising resources

Diverse backgrounds and views

  • Community of Scholars Program (COSP)
  • Graduate School Diversity Office First-Year Institute
  • Black Graduate and Professional Students Association (BGAPSA)
  • Graduate Students of Color Alliance (GSOCA)
  • Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) - UMN Chapter
  • Black and African American Students
  • Circle of Indigenous Nations (COIN)
  • Asian-American and Asian Students
  • Association of Multicultural Scientists (AMS)
  • Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence
  • Council of International Graduate Students
  • English language resources for multilingual students

Gender and sexuality

  • Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life
  • Interactive map of gender-neutral restrooms on campus

Women in science

  • The Women's Center
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  • UMN Indigenous Women and Women of Color
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  • Graduate Women in Science
  • Women of Color in EEB

First-generation students

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Support resources

  • Bias Response and Referral Network
  • Nutritious U Food Pantry: For any UMN student. No proof of need is necessary.

External resources

  • Científico Latino
  • Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
  • 100 inspiring Hispanic/Latinx scientists in America

 

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