At the University of Washington, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives, strive to create accessible, welcoming, and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all.
UW ChemE is committed to implementing evidence-based changes that make an engineering education accessible to all. All ChemE faculty, staff and students are provided with tools and training to grow in their cultural competency. We strive to lead the conversation and influence other departments and institutions to take effective, proactive accessibility measures. This, we believe, is critical to our mission of engineering solutions for a better world.
Department actions & expectations
How to get involved
Resources for ChemE community members
Our community is a shared responsibility
While we have a DEIA committee that helps promote our ideals, our DEIA committee is not the sole responsible party for these activities. Rather, the committee serves as a resource for everyone in the department. We help to set the department's strategic direction, maintain accountability, and provide support and feedback to all. Our goal is to ensure that everyone is able to grow, learn and contribute to the constant improvement of our shared environment. It is the responsibility of all members of our community to actively drive the conversation and remove barriers to education.