Starting grassroots initiatives to foster equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the Chemistry Department at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta Working for Inclusivity in Chemistry (UAWIC) group was formed in 2017 to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Department of Chemistry. With the goals of fostering a community amongst department members and retaining a diverse graduate student population, UAWIC h...

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Published inCanadian journal of chemistry Vol. 99; no. 8; pp. 679 - 684
Main Authors Chiorean, Sorina, Oakley, Meagan S, Sinclair, Jocelyn
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1840 Woodward Drive, Suite 1, Ottawa, ON K2C 0P7 NRC Research Press 01.08.2021
Canadian Science Publishing NRC Research Press
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Armour, Margaret-Ann
Career development
Careers
Chemistry
Chemists
Colleges & universities
Departments
diversity
diversité
equity
groupe de ressources pour les members
inclusivity
inclusivité
Influence
member resource group
mentorat
Mentors
mentorship
Methods
Professional development
representation
représentation
Universities and colleges
équité
Canada
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Summary:The University of Alberta Working for Inclusivity in Chemistry (UAWIC) group was formed in 2017 to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Department of Chemistry. With the goals of fostering a community amongst department members and retaining a diverse graduate student population, UAWIC has created initiatives addressing equity, diversity and inclusivity, professional development, and promoted visibility of diversity within the department. Training students how to overcome systemic barriers and providing platforms to share experiences will help aspiring chemists prepare for future career paths and develop a network of mentors and colleagues.
ISSN:0008-4042
1480-3291
DOI:10.1139/cjc-2020-0329