Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) efforts center around our most important asset: our people. We are committed to attracting, developing, and advancing a diverse team that represents a spectrum of backgrounds, identities and experiences.
Our Promise
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is critically important to our culture and makes our teams stronger. BioCatalyst takes a holistic approach to promote DEI within our club, centering on three pillars: recruiting and representation, community and inclusion, and accountability.
In our pursuit of expanding talent pipelines, we aim to establish meaningful partnerships with organizations and institutions that focus on underrepresented backgrounds and skill sets. Through outreach programs and inclusive recruiting strategies, we endeavor to ensure a diverse pool of candidates for leadership positions, research opportunities, and club membership, encouraging students from all backgrounds and majors to explore the realms of academia and research.
Our commitment to community and inclusion is reflected in our diverse range of events and activities. We organize speaker series, panel discussions, and workshops focused on cultural awareness and diversity within the research community. By collaborating with existing affinity networks on campus, we aim to create events that celebrate the intersectionality of our diverse communities, fostering unity and understanding. Additionally, we provide inclusive learning initiatives, ensuring accessibility to educational content and resources for all members, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities.
In our pursuit of accountability, we prioritize inclusive leadership principles. Through leadership training sessions, we empower our leaders to model inclusive behavior, promoting a culture of respect and support. Regular diversity and inclusion assessments are conducted to gather feedback from members, enabling us to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted initiatives. Transparency and accountability are core values within our club, ensuring that decision-making processes are transparent, and leaders are held responsible for meeting diversity and inclusion goals. Through these objectives, we are dedicated to creating a research club that is not only academically enriching but also inclusive, diverse, and supportive for all University of Michigan students.