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'Roots of Genomics' installation celebrates the diverse history within the field of genomics
Shelby Lawson
Explore the rich history of genomics in the latest installation inside the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, titled ‘Roots of Genomics’. This new artwork beckons…
Mobile bioengineering lab receives 2024 DEI award
Ananya Sen
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology has awarded the Biomedical Engineering Journal Club for their mobile…
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. However, their online visibility, particularly regarding their…
New committee for the IGB DEI Advisory Group announced
Shelby Lawson
At the forefront of pioneering research, the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology is dedicated to addressing pressing societal challenges in areas such as energy,…
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. Each project was…
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. Attendance was high,…
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. Such an undertaking often requires multiple researchers,…
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. “Surviving grad…
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. Investigators, students and staff from diverse backgrounds…
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. Black Lives Matter protests against racism…