Diversity Statement

Grunenwald Lab Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Grunenwald Lab is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment that fully supports and values all people regardless of race, disability, socioeconomic status, religion, culture, gender, or sexual orientation. The Grunenwald Lab is committed to maintaining a community in which all members uphold a culture of respect.

In the Grunenwald Lab we recognize diversity not only strengthens our communities, but it makes science better. Individuals from diverse backgrounds bring unique perspectives and experiences to solving problems with creative solutions, leading to more impactful and more highly cited papers (Freeman, R.B., and Huang, W. Journal of Labor Economics 2015). With this outlook, the Grunenwald Lab strives to actively increase diversity in STEM through recruitment, retention, and facilitating success of individuals from all backgrounds. The Grunenwald Lab urges those from underserved, underrepresented, and marginalized groups to join us. Opportunities exist at multiple career stages including at the undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, and professional levels.

University of Missouri Resources

https://biology.missouri.edu/diversity-statement

https://diversity.missouri.edu/

https://diversity.missouri.edu/offices-centers/access-and-leadership-development/

https://disabilitycenter.missouri.edu/

https://international.missouri.edu/

https://diversity.missouri.edu/our-work/bias-hotline/

/https://collaborate.umsystem.edu/sites/hrpublic/documents/GEN/CURRENT/DEI-MU-Inclusive-Excellence-Framework.pdf

Columbia Community Resources

https://www.como.gov/cultural-affairs/programs-and-services/cvdc/columbia-values-diversity-resources/

https://www.como.gov/CMS/mwob-directory/public.php

https://bccgkc.org/about-the-chamber/