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Equity, diversity & inclusion

MLSC Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee

 MLSC EDI is a standing committee that advises the MLSC Director on the development of policies and procedures to ensure the School of Molecular Life Sciences is a welcoming, supportive, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment. 

  • Olivia Canil (Graduate Representative)
  • David Goodlett (Faculty Representative)
  • Mariya Goncheva (she/her; Faculty Representative)
  • To Be Filled (Undergraduate Representative)
  • Cindy Kim (Staff Representative)
  • Aditya Mojumdar (he/him; Faculty Representative)
  • Chris Nelson (Faculty Representative) 

Commmittee Alumni

  • Lisa Reynolds (2022- 2024) 
  • Caren Helbing (2022 - 2024) 
  • Courtney Gauthier (2023 - 2024) 
  • Doug Briant (2022 - 2024) 
  • Caroline Cameron (2006-2022, 2024) 
  • Chris Nelson (2020-2021) 
  • Paul Romaniuk (2020-2021) 
  • Bailey McGuire (2021-2022) 
  • Olivia Braniff (2021-2022) 
  • Danika Pal (2022-2023) 
  • Emily Howard (2024-2025)
  • Dominique Gatti (2024-2025)
  • Adrienne White (2023 - 2025)
Code of conduct
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The school is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for both teaching and research. The MLSC Code of Conduct was created by the EDI committee on September 30, 2021.

 

Indigenous resources
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The School of Molecular Life Sciences (MLSC) acknowledges the history of racism, discrimination, exclusion, and exploitation associated with the discipline of Science, and the detrimental effect these actions have had on Indigenous Peoples. MLSC is committed to addressing the ongoing impacts by facilitating meaningful change.
EDI Training and Support
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Explore EDI training and support options to build knowledge, strengthen inclusive practises and support meaningful change. A commitment to ongoing learning and unlearning is essential to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion.