November 2, 2022
Department of Genetics DEI Committee for 2022-2024
The Department of Genetics is pleased to announce the membership of the Department’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
Diversity and Inclusion Resources
UNC Genetics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
The Department of Genetics is committed to achieving excellence through equity. We recognize that diversity in our Faculty, Staff and Trainees is essential; it is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation and thus critical for achieving excellence. We therefore strive to create an inclusive community where differences in identity, culture, background, experience, status, and abilities are valued, and all individuals are respected. Diversity of ideas, experiences, and viewpoints creates the rich matrix necessary to achieve the mission of the department.
UNC DEI Resources
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Diversity and Student Success
Campus Resources
LGBTQ+ Center
Green Zone
UndocuCarolina
Upcoming DEI Events and Trainings
Monday, March 612pm-3pm |
Racial Justice WorkshopThis workshop addresses structural racism in the United States. The workshop explores the history of race as a social construct and the effects of racism on our education and health care systems. It also engages participants in a discussion of how to combat structural racism within the School of Medicine. Register here. |
|||
|
|
||||
Thursday, March 91pm-3:30pm |
Unconscious Bias AwarenessExplores unintended/implicit bias and introduces foundational concepts that are necessary to additional engagement with DEI-related topics and issues. This workshop will be offered monthly throughout the year, and is strongly recommended to be first training that participants attend. Register here. |
|||
|
|
||||
Friday, April 149am-12pm |
Respecting All WorkshopThis workshop explores microaggressions and biased behavior prevalent in the SOM and provides participants tools with which to intervene when witnessing acts of disrespect and discrimination. Register here. |
Latest UNC Genetics DEI News
August 1, 2022
Graduate Students Sarah Brotman (GMB), Saygin Gulec (BCB), and Nisitha Sengottuvel (GMB) Participate in 2022 “Shadow a Scientist” Program
Sarah Brotman (Genetics and Molecular Biology Graduate Student in the Karen Mohlke lab), Saygin Gulec (Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Graduate Student in the Tim Elston and Klaus Hahn labs), and Nisitha Sengottuvel (Genetics and Molecular Biology Graduate Student in the Chad Pecot lab) participated in the 2022 UNC “Shadow a Scientist” Program.
June 1, 2022
Friday – UNC Health: Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteeth Freedom Day Celebration Juneteenth commemorates African American liberation and celebrates Black history and culture, both of which are appreciated and valued at UNC Health. Join the celebration. PRAYER, PERFORMANCE, PRESENTATION, SACRED SPACE EXHIBIT, FEATURING: Rev. Darryl Owens, Chaplain, Grief Counselor, UNC Hospitals Mary D. Williams, Gospel Singer, Historian, & Educator Joseph Jordan, Vice Provost …
May 6, 2022
Open Applications for UNC School of Medicine Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Mini Grants
In support of the work that you do, the UNC School of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be offering awards in the amount of $1500 - $2000, to assist with DEI requests and projects.
February 16, 2022
Wednesday – DEI Training: Understanding and Navigating Microaggressions
Understanding and Navigating Microaggressions This training will explore the concept of microaggressions. It will explain important terminology related to microaggressions and will discuss some of the reasons that microaggressions can be challenging to identify and address. The training will give participants the opportunity to work in small groups to analyze specific examples of microaggressions that …
January 13, 2022
Educational Pathways to Increase Diversity in GEnomics (EDGE)
The UNC Department of Genetics is excited to announce the UNC Educational Pathways to Increase Diversity in GEnomics (EDGE) training program for undergraduate students.
November 16, 2021
Brea Hampton (GMB Graduate Student) Featured In “Taking a seat with Carolina’s researchers”
Brea Hampton, a Genetics and Molecular Biology graduate student and member of the Department of Genetics, in the labs of Dr. Mark Heise and Dr. Marty Ferris, has been featured in "Taking a seat with Carolina’s researchers".
November 8, 2021
Ellysa Vogt (GMB Graduate Student) Receives Graduate Diversity Enrichment Program Award from Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Ellysa Vogt is a graduate student in the Genetics and Molecular Biology (GMB) curriculum and a member of the Amy Gladfelter laboratory, where she studies the structural and functional plasticity of the septin cytoskeleton in an extremophile black yeast.
DEI Related Funding Opportunities
UNC Genetics DEI Committee
Associate Professor of Genetics
UNC Genetics DEI Liaison
Committee Chair
Mentor Training:
*Bias 101
*DEI Program Part 1 – Unconscious Bias
*Mental Health First Aid
*OGE Mentor Training: Train The Trainer
*TEAM ADVANCE
Student Services Manager
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Mentor Training:
*DEI Program Part 1: Unconscious Bias Awareness
*DEI Program Part 2: Respecting All
*Let’s Talk About Race
*Managing Bias
*Mental Health First Aid
*OGE Mentor Training: Train The Trainer
*Racial Justice Workshop
*REI Racial Equity Workshop Phase 1
*Respecting All Workshop
*Safe Zone
*UNC School of Medicine DEI Certificate