Specific Lab Actions
The Priddy Lab is taking these specfic actions to create change:
- At each weekly lab meeting, we spend time addressing issues of diversity, equity, and/or inclusion to discuss what we are learning and to help students to become comfortable talking about these topics.
- We support departmental, college, university, and community efforts which promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- We work to see change in our community by participating in outreach events and organizations and making these opportunities known to each person in the lab.
- As sincere self-assessment is critical for growth, we will continually reflect on our lab culture and lab action items, and discuss ways in which we can improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in our lab.
- We submitted a manuscript (currently in review) in which we highlight our recent efforts to improve DEI through lab dialogue, sharing of resources, and outreach.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Priddy Lab believes that diversity in academia and in the lab is not only important, but necessary. Diversity enhances education, encourages personal growth, and builds communities.
Resources:
Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion
Holmes Cultural Diversity Center
Bagley College of Engineering's Diversity Program
Bagley College of Engineering Diversity Statistics
Services for Students with Disabilities
Articles/Podcasts:
Ten Simple Rules for Building an Antiracist Lab
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
Cultural Tax: The Cost of Being the Only or the Few
Mental Health
We care about the whole person and want to encourage making mental health a priority.
Resources:
Articles/Podcasts:
"How to create a supportive mental health environment in your lab"
Outreach
With the opportunities given to us, we want to invest in the lives of others and promote a love of STEM.