University at Buffalo (UB)
Diversity and Inclusion
UB Department of Chemistry Diversity Mission Statement
The UB Department of Chemistry is a research- and education-centric community committed to the advancement of chemical science with the endeavor of creating an environment that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive of everyone. We have zero tolerance for discrimination and we unequivocally reject any and all forms of racism.
We foster an atmosphere where everyone is comfortable sharing ideas to grow professionally and personally, embracing and celebrating diversity, promoting equity and inclusion in a departmental community composed of undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and staff. This is irrespective of their race, ethnicity, nationality, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, language, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or educational background.
We aim to be a diverse community that searches, acknowledges, and thinks deeply about understanding and working together, recognizing that diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values that enrich our chemistry community. We acknowledge that the Chemistry Department needs to significantly improve the number of underrepresented minority and female faculty, which are included as guiding principles in our departmental decisions, policies, and mission. Recognizing these principles, we are constantly working on new strategies to diversify our student body, faculty and staff to allow us to grow with shared experiences and common purpose to achieve a global scholarship.
The Department of Chemistry’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is supported by College-wide initiatives, offices, and centers including:
UB’s Department of Chemistry is home to students, staff, and faculty from around the world. We are proud of the extraordinary geographical and cultural diversity within the UB Chemistry Community! The map below highlights home towns of our graduate students, undergraduate majors, postdocs, staff, and faculty.
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Diversity and Success Highlights
University Resources
The Department of Chemistry’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is supported by College-wide initiatives, offices, and centers including:
The Department of Chemistry carries the University’s commitment to a prompt resolution of grievances at both the undergraduate and graduate level and offers support in times of need. For information regarding these procedures, please see the following pages:
For students facing unexpected situations or hardships, the University has support funds available. Find out more info at the following pages: