The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), the largest coalition of biomedical research associations in the United States, received a $2.3 million grant over five years to enhance diversity within the academic biomedical research workforce.
Tag: DEI initiatives
How do African universities approach DEI?
Ishmael Munene, a professor in NAU’s Department of Educational Leadership, has received a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to teach and conduct research in Kenya for the 2024-25 school year. Munene will compare the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in African universities to DEI initiatives at universities in the United States.
Mount Sinai’s Yvette Calderon, MD, MS, Receives Prestigious Award From Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Top honor recognizes her commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through scholarship, mentorship, and leadership
Quantum Systems Accelerator Leads First “You Belong in Quantum” Webinar
The Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA), recently launched the “You Belong in Quantum Series!” in collaboration with the four other U.S. Department of Energy National QIS Research Centers. The initiative’s January 2024 webinar featured distinguished leaders in the field.
Age: an overlooked factor in higher education DEI initiatives
As universities around the world strive to cultivate diverse and equitable communities, a recent study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis highlights the necessity of recognizing age as a fundamental dimension of diversity.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Establishes Institute for Equity and Justice in Health Sciences Education
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai announced today the establishment of the Institute for Equity and Justice in Health Sciences Education. The Institute will expand upon Icahn Mount Sinai’s anti-racist, anti-biased learning and training environment in medical and graduate education.
New President to Lead Growth of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals
UCSF Health has named Nicholas Holmes, MD, MBA, as the new president of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals and senior vice president of UCSF Health Children’s Services.