Resources
Two of our alumni, Kharimat Lora Alatise (UR BS, 2019) and Marian Ackun-Farmmer (UR PhD, 2020), stopped by the UR booth at the 2022 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students (ABRCMS / ).
- University Offices and Centers
- University Organizations
- Professional Organizations
- Diversity Talks, Websites, and More...
Important University Resources
The ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ has several offices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, both at the University level and in the community:
ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ Offices and Centers
- (Supporting the UR-East High partnership and urban schools nationwide)
ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ Organizations
- Includes with a search function that can search by citizenship and demographic information- (A student-led group that both serves as a safe space discussion group and resource for Pride Network events.)
Professional Organizations
- (formerly OSA), Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide
Diversity Talks, Websites, and More...
We recommend the following talks and websites for insightful perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion:
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources:
- “Basic Cultural Awareness for Interacting with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons” (created by Deaf professionals at URMC)
- (University of Oregon, Accessible Education Center)
- (NTID Career Services)
- (National Deaf Center)
- (National Deaf Center)
- (NC DSDHH)
- (HSDC)
- (Rochester’s Equity and Access Leadership monthly lecture)
- (Temple Grandin, YouTube channel)