2 years ago
January 15-22, 2023 MLK Jr. events at UNC
Join us at events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Category: Diversity
2 years ago
Open Basic Science T32 Postdoctoral Research Positions
Join an established interdisciplinary postdoctoral T32 fellowship program in basic and translational aspects of genetics, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, pathophysiology and treatment of liver and gastrointestinal tract disorders. Program goals are to attract Ph.D., M.D. and DVM postdoctoral trainees to these fields and to provide training in state-of-the-art research techniques. Fellowships are for two years, and are funded by an NIH (NIDDK) Institutional T32 Training Grant.
2 years ago
Dr. Starbird on STEM Tea podcast “Continuing the DEI journey in STEM”
A.J. Hinton PhD of STEM Tea chats with Drs. Chrystal Starbird and Aileen Fernandez about how institutions can make meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) improvements. They talk about the needs of DEI and how this should be incorporated into the classroom from schools to undergraduate and postgraduate studies and beyond.
2 years ago
BCBP DEI committee hosts Arabic Culture Night
Our DEI committee held Arabic culture night on the evening of November 17 that was open to all. Students shared their food and culture with other department members. After conversations and sharing a meal, we had festive music and dancing. Thank you to everyone who participated. There were plenty of smiles and laughter. We hope …
2 years ago
Phoebe Pak, undergrad in Maness lab, won a presentation award at ABRCMS 2022!
Phoebe Pak is a 4th-year undergraduate research assistant in Maness lab majoring in Neuroscience and Health Policy & Management. She won a presentation award at ABRCMS 2022 for her research "The L1 Cell Adhesion Molecule Constrains Dendritic Spine Density through Ankyrin Binding in Pyramidal Neurons of the Mouse Cerebral Cortex"
2 years ago
Dr. Chrystal Ama Starbird to join faculty and establish lab in Feb. 2023
Dr. Chrystal Ama Starbird will be establishing her new lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill...
2 years ago
BCBP at the Diversity in STEM SACNAS conference in Puerto Rico!
Darex Vera-Rodríguez, Odessa Goudy, and Kiara Thompson all recently attended the annual Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico where scientists from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM meet to share scientific contributions and network with colleagues across the country.
2 years ago
UNC School of Medicine Selected as a 2022 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award Winner
The UNC School of Medicine has received the 2022 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The School of Medicine was recognized for its robust DEI infrastructure across campus, numerous efforts designed to provide education and training opportunities for the next generation of doctors, basic science researchers, health scientist, and rural initiatives that improve access to care for all North Carolinians.
2 years ago
Wilson library hosts “Surviving and thriving—the graduate student experience” through November 11
The Graduate School’s Diversity and Student Success program, which hosted a summit titled Surviving and Thriving: Narratives from graduate students of color in early April, is hosting several pop-up exhibits in departments and units at UNC-Chapel Hill during the fall 2022 semester. The inaugural Surviving and Thriving Summit, explored anonymous stories from graduate students of color through interactive story boards and a performance piece, and culminated in a facilitated discussion.
2 years ago
DEI CIR sub-committee to send out bi-weekly emails
From now on, we'll be sending out bi-weekly DEI event emails. Is there an event you would like to share or celebrate? Feel free to reach out...
2 years ago
DEI Committee provides updates on activities and efforts
Read about our department's DEI efforts from our sub-committee chairs.
2 years ago
Kiara Thompson (UNC ’23, CSS 7) undergrad researcher in Kuhlman lab highlighted for UNC Research Week
Chancellor’s Science Scholars’ Instagram account highlighted Kiara Thompson, an undergraduate researcher in Kuhlman lab. Kiara Thompson in front of a posterKiara Thompson shares her work on protein design and her experience presenting her research at national conferences.