Introduction
Full engagement with a field or topic includes:
- considering diverse perspectives
- considering how it has, or hasn't been fair, and
- when and how people from all backgrounds are included.
This page provides an introduction to these considerations and topics in Biochemistry. These resources are not comprehensive and reflect the biases of their creators.
For additional information, visit the Belonging library guide. For University resources, visit the Belonging at Northeastern.
Resources & Further Reading
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500 Women ScientistsThe mission of 500 Women Scientists is to serve society by making science open, inclusive, and accessible and transform society by fighting racism, patriarchy, and oppressive societal norms. Gage is a resource for journalists, educators, policy makers and others seeking the expertise of women and gender minorities STEMM professionals.
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American Chemical Society (ACS)Resources and learning guides, inclusion and belonging efforts, and governance communities at ACS
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American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)ASBMB has dedicated DEI committees and programming, including mentorship initiatives and diversity awards
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ASPIRE: The National Alliance for Inclusive and Diverse STEM FacultyAspire seeks to develop inclusive and diverse STEM faculty across the nation by aligning and reinforcing professional development, hiring, and retention practices of STEM faculty simultaneously at institutional, regional, and national levels.
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The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)NOBCChE is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to assisting black and other minority students and professionals in fully realizing their potential in academic, professional, and entrepreneurial pursuits in chemistry, chemical engineering, and allied fields.
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oSTEM: Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsoSTEM empowers LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy.
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Out to InnovateOut to Innovate, formerly known as NOGLSTP, is a professional society and global community of LGBTQ+ students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We educate and advocate for LGBTQ+ people in STEM through scientific and career programming, mentoring, networking, scholarships, fellowships, and recognizing stellar acheivements of LGBTQ+ people in STEM.
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Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in ScienceSACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.