A reflection on faculty diversity in the 21st century

Molecular Biology of the Cell
JoAnn Trejo

Abstract

The 21st century is nearly two decades old, and the faculty ranks at our educational institutions remain sparsely diverse. While educational institutions are continually being challenged to increase the diversity of their faculty, progress is slow. This essay offers a perspective on the importance of diversity in our educational institutions as well as on the traditional metrics that our institutions use to evaluate faculty in hiring, promotion, and tenure. I also reflect on how my life experiences as a person of color provided me with the skills needed to succeed as an academic in science and inspired me to dedicate myself to work to increase the representation of women and people of color in science and in our educational institutions to create an inclusive environment for all members of the scientific community.

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Apr 7, 2021·Environmental Health Perspectives·Jamaji C Nwanaji-EnweremUchechi A Mitchell

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