Welcome to the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BCMB) at the University of Georgia. Our department has established a committee dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals and perspectives are welcomed and respected. BCMB Commitment to Community: The BCMB department values the unique contributions of each member of our community. Our members bring a variety of personal experiences, talents, and perspectives. We aim to create environments in which everyone feels acknowledged, respected, and supported, with equal opportunities for participation and success. Committee Scope: Collect feedback and share with the department regarding how effectively we are making our spaces accessible and welcoming for teaching, research, and fulfilling the overall mission of the university. Inform and direct department members to university guidelines and resources that promote fairness (e.g., UGA Equal Opportunity Office). Organize activities that help department members build the skills needed to work effectively in an increasingly diverse workforce (e.g., research mentoring workshops). Support the recruitment and retention of the best and brightest faculty and staff from all walks of life in an effort to best support our student body. Collaborate with other committees (e.g., undergraduate and graduate affairs, staff recruitment) and university groups to develop practices that strengthen our sense of community within the department. Excellence and Inclusivity in Biochemistry Seminar Series Award: The University of Georgia BCMB Excellence and Inclusivity in Biochemistry Seminar Series has been named a recipient of the Insight Into Diversity magazine's 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. The department has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to access, diversity, and inclusion in UGA’s STEM fields and advances the core values of Community through programs and initiatives deserving of this national recognition. Nadja Zeltner, Amy Medlock, Bob Haltiwanger, Natarajan Kannan, Jin-Kyu Lee For questions or comments please contact our committee through this link.
