Department of Bioengineering

Mission Statement

Despite not directly having a diversity mission statement, the new Bioengineering Department, from its inception, has recognized the importance of inclusion. The new department has ethnic diversity at every level from its administrative staff, faculty, and students, to its outreach programs. As can be seen on our website, our inclusive efforts are clear. www.bioengineering.ucr.edu

Diversity Activities

The Bioengineering Department has been active in:

1. Graduate student recruitment for Bourns College of Engineering at diversity-related conferences. This includes
   1. SACNAS (The Society of Advancement of Chicanos and native American in Science)
   2. NOBCChE (National Association for the Professional Development of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers)
2. Awarded GAANN Fellowship for Bioengineering and Chemical and Environmental Engineering
3. Awarded an NSF REU BRITE@UCR that is focused on inclusion.
4. Outreach programs for underrepresented groups. This includes a monthly effort with The Accelerated School in LA for K-12 students. The school is college preparatory with 75% Hispanic and 25% African-American students. Bioengineering Outreach

Future Diversity Activities

The Bioengineering Department is currently:

1. Competing for national funding to support Fellowships for graduate students who continue to do outreach
2. Increasing number of diversity-related conferences for graduate student/faculty recruiting
3. Increasing outreach as department grows

Contacts

• Jerome Schultz