This pillar of ATP-Bio is closely connected with Engineering Workforce Development, which aims to promote a STEM workforce that is a demographic reflection of our current and future nation while also recognizing that diversity of perspective will only strengthen STEM fields.

  • Our partner middle and high schools at all four core institutions are public schools with a majority of students from groups under-represented in STEM fields.

  • We expect that the majority of the “Summer Bridge” program students will be from groups under-represented in STEM fields.

  • We will work closely with on-campus groups at all of our core institutions to promote retention and graduation for under-represented students in ATP-Bio labs.

The Diversity and Culture of Inclusion Pillar will also be responsible for training ATP-Bio members in inclusivity and will have regular feedback mechanisms to study and respond to issues related to diversity and inclusion within the Center.

 
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Keisha Varma (UMN) Diversity and Culture of Inclusion Lead

Keisha Varma (UMN)
Diversity and Culture of Inclusion Lead

Gina Ristani (UMN)
DCI Program Manager
atp-bio-dcimgr@umn.edu