​Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Both DBBS and The Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion and Student and Alumni Affairs Team are committed to the following
statements and ideals:
Mission:
DEISAA strives to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion
in DBBS, at WashU, and in the greater St. Louis community by promoting a
culture where trainees enrolled in our programs can bring their full, authentic
selves into our environments. We accomplish this by developing opportunities outside
of lab that promote career readiness, managing self & others, and DEI
skills.
Vision:
We believe diversity and equity in bioscience research
enhances innovation by enriching the depth and variety of thought and
perspectives which stimulates creativity and discovery.
Values:
We hope to uphold the following values at the center of
our programs and practices:
- Promoting equity and equitable practice
(through an understanding of systems of power and domination).
- Fostering a network of individuals committed
to holistic student development.
- Support trainees'
wellness to encourage individuals bringing their full, authentic selves to
their work and work environments.
- Facilitating inclusive learner-centered
environments.
- Bringing students
and community members on the margins of society into the forefront of the
bioscience research enterprise.
- Elevating and
empowering trainees and trainee voices.
- Providing a venue for alumni to share their time,
talent and treasure.