The Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute believes that the advancement of science depends on the diversity of thought, experience, and approach of those who conduct it.
A research community where everyone’s contributions are welcomed quickens the pace of scientific progress and our ability to treat diseases and improve lives. We are committed to fostering a vibrant scientific community where all people feel they belong and can flourish and do their best work regardless of their background or identity.
We call upon ourselves and our community to reevaluate all components of the institute, including our research, programs, staff, leadership structures, and hiring practices—to identify ways that we can ensure that all voices are heard and all have equitable access to resources. We welcome engagement with our community as part of our evaluation and prioritization processes.
— The Executive Committee of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute
Committee on Community Engagement, Inclusion, and Belonging
The Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Executive Committee convened a group of faculty, postdocs, staff and graduate students from our community in 2021 to make recommendations on how to enhance inclusion and belonging within the neuroscience community at Stanford. The committee listens to community input and feedback, evaluates institute programs and policies, develops and prioritizes concrete actions, directs funding to programs aligned with their mission, and regularly reports findings and recommendations to the Executive Committee.
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We are always open to hearing from our community! If you have any recommendations or want to share your thoughts on how to improve inclusion and belonging at the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, please do so here.