Day of Inclusion
On January 19, 2024, the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering in collaboration with Diversity in Chemistry Initiative (DICI) held the first Day of Inclusion – a division-wide event open to all members of CCE. Participants were encouraged to engage in dialogue about DEI through workshops, discussions, and presentations.
The event kicked off at Beckman Auditorium with two special presentations from keynote speakers Professor Andre Isaacs from College of the Holy Cross and Professor Richmond Sarpong from UC Berkeley. The talks were followed by a Q&A session moderated by Lindsey Malcom-Piqueux, the Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Assessment.
Attendees then departed to various workshops held across campus and hosted by multiple institute offices including the Caltech Center for Inclusion & Diversity, Student-Faculty Programs, Equity and Title IX, Center for Teaching, Learning and Outreach, and Caltech Accessibility Services for Students.
The event concluded at a conference room bursting at the seams in the Hameetman Center for dinner and raffle giveaways.
2022-2023 DEI Committee Report
The CCE DEI Committee continues to focus on improving inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in the division. We are committed to working with the Division’s Diversity Officer in developing new initiatives, stewarding ongoing programs, assist in coordinating efforts across the Division, plus interfacing with Institute level activities that enhance DEI efforts across campus.