Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Cell & Developmental Biology Department is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sciences. We challenge all department students, faculty, and staff to explore assumptions, test ideas, and broaden our understanding of the world by engaging with people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We pledge to continually work toward removing barriers to promote equity, ensure access, and generate opportunity for all, helping us weave together a vibrant culture full of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Office of Diversity & Inclusion at Feinberg
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine's Office of Diversity and Inclusion offers several programs and resources that aim to create community on campus, highlight current diversity and inclusion topics, and support all students on the pathway to medicine.
Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI) works across the university to identify and develop solutions to persistent and uneven access, retention, and advancement of underrepresented and marginalized faculty, staff and students. OIDI collaborates with other diversity offices on programs, events and initiatives to advance equity and inclusion across the institution.
Northwestern Office of Equity
The Office of Equity works with students, faculty and staff to revise and implement policies and statements related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
ABRCMS
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) is one of the largest communities of underrepresented minorities in STEM.
AccessibleNU
AccessibleNU supports and empowers students with disabilities and ensures equal access to fully participate in the academic learning environment.
Campus Inclusion & Community
The Office of Campus Inclusion & Community includes three departments: Multicultural Student Affairs, Student Enrichment Services, and Social Justice Education.
Chicago Women in STEM
A network of Chicago-area students, postdoctoral scholars, and professionals to support gender equity, diversity, and the success of local women in STEM.
OWF
Northwestern University Organization of Women Faculty (OWF) offers women faculty at all institutional levels an opportunity to be heard and to help shape University policy.
OISS
The Office of International Student & Scholar Services (OISS) refers international scholars to programming and workshops for successful transition.
Science in Society
Science in Society supports high-needs, high-potential communities. They work to strengthen STEM learning and mentorship opportunities for K-12 youth, teachers, and community groups.
SACNAS
The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) cultivates community among scientists by providing professional development, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
WISER
Women in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) at Northwestern aims to provide community and support for advancing women in all STEM fields at Northwestern and beyond.
Women’s Center
The center serves as a space for support, community, advocacy, and affirmation for women and other people who may be navigating marginalization on campus and in society.