Diversity
MIT Biology: A place for all to learn, explore, and discover
The Biology Department continually strives to increase the number of underrepresented minority faculty, students, and staff in our community, and to ensure that all feel welcome. In addition, we continually work to make our community accessible to all qualified individuals. In partnership with the university, we place high value on creating and maintaining a supportive environment for studying, working, and living that promotes physical and mental well-being and allows each individual to reach their full potential. If you have DEI-related questions or would like to talk, you can email Hallie Dowling-Huppert, the department’s DEI officer.
Ayantu Tamene
Ayantu is an undergraduate student in course 6-7. They are very passionate about improving faculty recruitment processes to more effectively recruit faculty from diverse backgrounds, as well as providing more mentorship and support resources for undergrads, grad students, post docs, and other department members. They are looking forward to a productive year with the DEI council.