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Wikipedia edit-a-thon event series seeks to increase STEM representation

Shelby Lawson

Women have made significant contributions in STEM, and have become increasingly prevalent in the STEM community.

New committee for the IGB DEI Advisory Group announced

Shelby Lawson

At the forefront of pioneering research, the Carl R.

Three projects chosen for the IGB DEI Awards

Ananya Sen

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology have awarded three projects for their DEI initiatives.

Town hall spurs conversation and new ideas for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at the IGB

Shelby Lawson

The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology recently held a town hall meeting to introduce new changes to improve diversity and inclusion at the IGB.

15 Years of IGB: Welcoming increased representation through DEI efforts

Ananya Sen

Scientific pursuits often require examining a problem from different angles in order to gain a complete understanding.

Winners of the IGB DEI Awards announced

Ananya Sen

For the inaugural DEI Award, two projects have been selected for funding by the Committee on Diversity at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts Underway at the IGB


The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) values equality and respect for every member of its community.

Diversity, equity and inclusion


Recent events, especially the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and all too many others, have left us outraged.