Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity – Many People, One Community 

Bioinformatics is diverse–not just in our tools and systems, but in our people. We work to create a safe environment where everyone is valued regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship, or identity. Our differences make us stronger. From many voices, we create one community.  

Resources to Improve Your Diversity Awareness 

• 10 simple rules for supporting historically underrepresented students in science 
• Any of the many 21-day and 28-day diversity and inclusion challenges 
• UGA Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion  
• eBooks available through the UGA Library: 

• Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People 
• How to be an Antiracist 
• Me and White Supremacy 

Resources to Support Historically Underrepresented Groups 

UGA-Specific Resources 

• Multicultural Services and Programs 
• Asian American Student Association 
• Black Affairs Council 
• Hispanic Student Association 
• International Student Life 

• The Pride Center (LGBTQ+) 
• UGA Hillel (Jewish) 

General Resources 

• 500 Queer Scientists  
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society  

• Association for Women in Science 
• Black Women in Computational Biology  
• Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education 
• Latinos in Science and Engineering (a.k.a. Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists) (MAES)  
• LGBTQ+ STEM  

• Million Women Mentors  
• Out to Innovate (formerly The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals)  
• Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanic and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)  
• Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers 
• Society of STEM Women of Color  

• Twitter Communities (non-exhaustive list): 

• #BlackInSTEM, #LatinxinSTEM, #NativeinSTEM 
• #DisabledinSTEM 
• #LGBTSTEM, #QueerinSTEM 
• #WomenInSTEM 

• #STEMdiversity, #DiversityInSTEM, #DiversityInScience 
• And many others 

Diversity at UGA 

To see statistics on diversity at UGA, please check out the UGA Fact Book, which is maintained by the Office of Institutional Research. 

How to Report Problems at UGA 

• Disability Resource Center – UGA office for students with physical/mental disabilities. Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and promoting a welcoming environment at UGA for students with disabilities. 
• Equal Opportunity Office – UGA office that facilitates getting information and training to people in need. Covers a wide variety of topics. 
• NDAH and Sexual Misconduct Complaint Form – Form to report incidents of (1) sexual misconduct, or (2) discrimination based on legally protected categories (race, sex, age, gender, religion, etc.)  

• Complaints regarding behavior outside these categories can be sent to the Student Conduct Office (for student behavior) or Human Resources (for UGA employee behavior) 

• Ombudspersons – Designated people to ensure that all procedures are followed and fair. Ombudspersons are meant to be neutral third parties. 

• Student Complaint Portal – Portal for students to make specific complaints to the university administration, including about sexual violence, harassment/discrimination, and other items. 
• Student Conduct Violation – Another option for reporting misconduct, specifically behavior by a UGA student that violates the university Code of Conduct.