Inclusive Excellence activities & events
LAS Through the Faculty Ranks Workshop - Diversity and Equity in Promotion and Tenure (P&T)
8:30-10:00 a.m. April 11 and 19 Illini Union; registration required
• Thursday, April 11 – Foci: Social Behavioral Sciences and Life and Physical Sciences
• Friday, April 19 – Foci: Humanities
Network for Chronically Ill and Disabled Academics and Professionals
5-8 p.m. April 15 and May 6, 815 Psychology Building
If you are a post-baccalaureate researcher, graduate student, or faculty member with a disability or chronic illness, please consider joining a mutual support network developed for and by individuals pursuing professional study and careers, while managing chronic conditions. In addition to building a network to foster connection within our community, this group hosts monthly gatherings focused on collective care, accessibility, advocacy, sustainability, and representation within and beyond academic spaces.
The role of organizations in increasing and supporting native women in STEM
Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 314 A & B Illini Union
The Center for Indigenous Science and Native American House invites you to a talk by Mary Smith, CEO and Chair of the Caroline and Ora Smith Foundation. Learn how this organization addresses the underrepresentation of Native women and girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Mary Smith also serves as the President of the American Bar Association. Lunch will be provided.
OutinChem Annual Invited Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Petter, Founder and CIO of Arrakis Therapeutics
4 p.m. Friday, April 26, 116 Roger Adams Laboratory
The mission of the Out in Chem student group is to promote and advocate for the interests of the LGBTQ+ members of the UIUC chemistry department by organizing activities for community development, providing support for students, and showcasing positive role models in the scientific community.
St. Elmo Brady Postdoctoral Inclusive Excellence Symposium
Friday, June 7, 1024 Chemistry Annex
The Department of Chemistry created the St. Elmo Brady Postdoctoral Inclusive Excellence Symposium (SEBPIES) series in 2020. The initiative provides a forum for postdocs from diverse backgrounds interested in pursuing research faculty positions. This symposium is in honor of St. Elmo Brady, who in 1916 became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry in the United States when he graduated from the University of Illinois. The purpose of this award is recognizing that a commitment to diversity initiatives can play a significant role in furthering the inclusion of underrepresented groups in advanced STEM careers. Learn more about St. Elmo Brady.