The Department of Chemistry at the University of California Irvine is committed to creating a welcoming and fair environment that supports the success of all individuals regardless of their background, upbringing, personal circumstances, or affiliations. Ensuring that every member of our community has the full opportunity to excel is central to our mission as an educational institution.

Chemistry greatly benefits society, but our field does not adequately reflect the communities we serve. Disparities within chemistry contribute to inequalities in retention, salary, recognition, and awards. Excluding scientists could adversely affect problem choice and the development of scientific solutions to society’s challenges. We acknowledge that systemic issues exist within chemistry and must be addressed. Thus, we believe barriers to entry and attrition and the free expression of scientists can pose an urgent threat to scientific innovation.

As a community, we recognize and value our heterogeneous experiences and multifaceted backgrounds as we help develop the next generation of scientific talent and strive for chemical discovery. We commit ourselves to identifying and eliminating all forms of bias from Department affairs and ensuring all members of our community have the opportunity to thrive. 

Faculty interested in joining the Inclusive Excellence Committee or attending meetings, should contact chemchair@uci.edu.

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Outreach and Resources

UCI Black Thriving Initiative

 Campus Resources and Incident Reporting

Becoming Anti-racist and Related Resources

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References
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