Diversity and Inclusion

• U of A
• Biomedical Engineering
• Diversity and Inclusion

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arkansas is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all our research and educational endeavors. We strongly feel that creating an environment that values and respects diversity in all its forms helps in cultivating biomedical engineers who can champion grand challenges in human health with empathy and inclusion.

 

If you feel that you are being impacted by discrimination or harassment of any kind, please contact any of the following:

• Your Academic Advisor
• BMEG Graduate Coordinator – Kartik Balachandran
• The BMEG Department Head – Jeff Wolchok
• University of Arkansas Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance
  • Compliance Officer – J’onnelle A. Colbert-Diaz
  • Title IX Coordinator – Danielle Williams
• U of A Cares

 

Diversity and Inclusion Resources on Campus

• University of Arkansas Office for Diversity and Inclusion
• University of Arkansas Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education

 

National and International Societies

• National Society of Black Engineers
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society
• Society of Women Engineers
• Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association  

 

National and International Conferences

• Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)

 

Other Resources

• Lecture by Dr. Manu O. Platt: On 'The Perfect Time' for Diversity and Inclusion (BMEG Seminar 2018)
• Lecture by Dr. Suzanne Barbour: Recruiting and Retaining Underrepresented Graduate Students (BMEG Seminar 2022)

 

BMEG JEDI Committee

• Raj R. Rao (Chair)
• Leonard Harris
• Young Hye Song
• Emory Gregory
• Zhexi Zhu
• Olivia Kolenc
• Marcos Rodriguez