DIP Initiatives
Scholarship for Fellowship
Researchers are often recognized for published papers, yet the personal and professional challenges and setbacks that they grapple often define the journey to get to the goal of publication. The Scholarship for Fellowship event recognizes and celebrates the personal efforts and successes of our graduate students through posters and videos that pass along advice for overcoming challenges with peers in the CBE community.
Spread the Word Workshop Series
Spread the Word is DIP’s flagship workshop series that aims to boost skills and awareness related to diversity and inclusion. These workshops leverage voices of the Cornell community and experts in the subject matter to unpack complex issues, such as imposter syndrome, and use discussion to build a more informed understanding among attendees.
Ambiance in CBE
Our surroundings impact the way we resonate with a given place. In light of this, we aim to create an environment in which our community as a whole is reflected to instill a sense of belonging by highlighting our diversity through student spotlights and public displays that promote active thinking about inclusion awareness of resources.
DIP Seminar & Slides
The DIP seminar aims to invite speakers from academia to industry to present their broad experience in diversity and inclusion every semester. A group discussion hosted after the seminar allows for in-depth conversation to gain insight on different perspectives and experiences. Before all CBE seminars, DIP displays slides to inspire conversation, promote community-building events, and share important resources related to diversity and inclusion.
CBE Climate Survey
The Diversity Survey annually learns about aspects of the department that limit the successful building of an inclusive community and trust between department member. DIP addresses these concerns by organizing on-going events, workshops and recommending training initiatives.
Inclusion Statement
The CBE Inclusion Statement constructed through the efforts of DIP members and input from across the department publicly communicates our value of diversity and inclusion while outlining goals for nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Community Agreements
Manifested in our diversity and inclusion statement, the CBE community agreement initiative aims to collect behaviors that transform written ideals into living community values and supports us in achieving personal and professional excellence.
Events
DIP continues to seek community-building events during which our community can gather to build camaraderie and understanding across differences. Previous events have included organizing Olin Hall’s first Pride Celebration in June 2019.