Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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The Office of Graduate Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (Grad-DEI)

The Office of Graduate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Grad-DEI) at Iowa is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for graduate student populations that are historically underserved and underrepresented in higher education.

Grad-DEI is dedicated to supporting the outreach, recruitment, retention, and success of underrepresented graduate students by hosting workshops, providing spaces, and creating opportunities to grow.

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Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)

The Graduate College’s Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is an award-winning eight-week immersion program designed to provide underrepresented undergraduate students with in-depth research experiences. SROP is a gateway to graduate education in a Big Ten Academic Alliance Initiative at the University of Iowa.

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Report a Concern

The University of Iowa's Office of Institutional Equity is the central receiving agency for any reports regarding discrimination in three major categories:

- Sexual harassment/misconduct; Title IX, or gender discrimination gender

- Discrimination, harassment, or ADA

- Equal employment, affirmative action, or harassment prevention education

Visit the Division of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion website to learn more about how to file a complaint or receive support for any concerns.

Upcoming Events

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, October 14, 2024 11:00am to 12:00pm

Carver Biomedical Research Building

Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion! This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science. Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.

Engaging Across Cultures: Demystifying the Academic Job Search Process

Monday, October 14, 2024 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Virtual

Instructors: Jennifer Teitle, PhD, Assistant Dean for Graduate Development and Postdoctoral Affairs, Graduate College, and Meng Xiao, PhD, Career Counselor, Graduate College Description: This session will help students better understand how academic culture(s) impact the academic job search process. Participants will learn about how to navigate the academic job search process and develop application materials that effectively reflect the values and priorities of the institutions and...

Biology Graduate Student Seminar: "Characterization of phase separation of the yeast Mediator complex with transcription factors"

Monday, October 14, 2024 4:00pm

Biology Building East

Integrated Biology (iBio) Graduate Student Seminars on Monday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. in Kollros Auditorium (Room 101), Biology Building East (BBE): Shulin Liu (Fassler Lab) and Eric Anderson (Stipp Lab).

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