The UW Department of Chemical Engineering is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive experience for all attendees. This means that the space will be free from harassment based on, but not limited to, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices.
The UW chemical engineering department expects all department members to uphold the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Code of Ethics. In addition, the department embraces the AIChE Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement.
Members of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers shall uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by: being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity their employers, their clients, and the public; striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession; and using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare.
AIChE believes that all who wish to be a part of the chemical engineering community should have equal opportunity to pursue and achieve success. We work toward a better future for all —through our technical expertise; through how we inspire, engage, retain, and advance future talent; and through how we treat each other within and beyond the profession. Solutions to 21st century problems require innovation and creativity, which are accelerated through diverse teams and by ensuring that spaces are inclusive.
DEI & Accessibility Feedback
Please use this anonymous form to report any accessibility concerns or bias-related incidents to the ChemE DEI Committee
If you are the subject of harassment of any kind in an event or activity organized by members of the UW Department of Chemical Engineering, please let one of the event hosts know immediately and they will address the situation.
Observations or concerns about behavior that is potentially unsafe or harmful to self will be immediately addressed privately.
Failure to abide by any of the above or failure to comply with the instructions of an event host will result in your immediate removal from the event and possible further action based on the severity of the infraction.
Addendum
Online and Virtual Activities
In addition to abiding by the AIChE Code of Ethics and above code of conduct for all department events and activities, for all online and virtual activities, participants will only unmute or ask questions during the allotted times for Q&A, breakout rooms, or other sessions where appropriate.
This Code of Conduct was adapted from https://www.lib.washington.edu/about/policy/conduct. Updated July 28, 2020.