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Welcome to the MIT School of Science Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), housed within the Office of the Dean. Created in 2021, this office is committed to fostering inclusion and belonging in the work environment.

As our Vision Statement below outlines, we believe that talented people come from all backgrounds and communities, but that a lack of access to resources and opportunity can limit inclusion. We owe it to ourselves to ensure that every member of our community feels a sense of inclusion and belonging.

Our School of Science DEI Annual Report 2024 provides information on activities across the school. This builds on our School of Science DEI Action Framework, which serves as the school’s DEI blueprint over the next few years. This framework supports the MIT Strategic Action Plan for Belonging, Achievement, and Composition.

Research shows that the ideals of scientific excellence and inclusion mutually reinforce each other. The research also shows that underrepresented groups face greater challenges and obstacles in the workplace. Given this, we reinforce our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive School of Science.

Vision Statement

The School of Science is committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive network and is proud to draw on the best talent in the world. We strive to ensure that each member of our community thrives, which is key to ensuring the educational excellence and scientific advancement that is central to our mission as an institution of higher learning. Our premise is simple: talented people come from all backgrounds but gaps in access and opportunity for some groups cause challenges and a lack of inclusion. Being able to recruit the best talent ensures that we continue to do the best science. Our collective vision of excellence focuses on promoting scientific advancement by ensuring that our most valuable asset – our people – feel a sense of belonging and inclusion, which strengthens our science and our community.