Diversity at MSE
Our Mission:
We, the faculty, staff, and students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), strive to sustain a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive learning environment, aligned with UVA Engineering’s core value of excellence through diversity. Our committee’s mission is to create a better student experience, enhance faculty and staff careers, and enliven our department culture. To advance this mission, we resolve to implement a proactive diversity, equity and inclusion strategy that elevates awareness and accountability for the entire MSE department.
Just Report It
In an emergency, call 911. If you want to make a report, please use the online reporting system: UVA JUST REPORT IT (there is also an option to report anonymously). You may also contact any MSE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee member (see member list and emails under committee below)
MSE DEI Goals
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1. Increase the diversity among faculty, staff, and students
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2. Develop policies for an equitable department; and
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3. Create an inclusive department
The MSE DEI Committee is here to help make MSE a welcoming and inclusive environment. If you have concerns or ideas you would like to share, please reach out to any member of the committee. If you would like to report an incident, please contact any committee member or UVA JUST REPORT IT.
Faculty
David Green, Co-Chair
Associate Professor
Beth Opila, Co-Chair
Professor, MSE Department Chair
Ji Ma
Assistant Professor
Stephen McDonnell
Associate Professor
Staff
Claire Culver
Undergraduate Student Coordinator
Students
Marcus Dupart
MSE Major
Maggie Ferguson
MSE Major
Sara Hoseini Makarem
MSE Graduate Student
I. Hawthorne
MSE Graduate Student