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WE VALUE DIVERSITY

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.

Meet the MSE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
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.

Committee Members:

Faculty
- David Green, Co-Chair
Associate Professor

dlg9s@virginia.edu
- Beth Opila, Co-Chair
Professor, MSE Department Chair

ejo4n@virginia.edu
- Ji Ma
Assistant Professor

jm5bu@virginia.edu
- Stephen McDonnell
Assisant Professor

sjm3qf@virginia.edu

Staff
- Claire Culver
Undergraduate Student Coordinator

coc6qq@virginia.edu

Students
- Marcus Dupart
MSE Major

phj6rt@virginia.edu
- Maggie Ferguson
MSE Major

jrr9kr@virginia.edu
- Sara Hoseini Makarem
MSE Graduate Student

sh6zf@virginia.edu
- Pádraigín Stack
MSE Graduate Student

smw4sj@virginia.edu
MSE DEI Goals
The goals of the MSE Department Diveristy, Equity and Inclusion Committee are:
1. Increase the diversity among faculty, staff, and students;
2. Develop policies for an equitable department; and
3. Create an inclusive department
NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates

Learn about our NSF REU in Advanced Materials Systhesis - a summer research experience for undergraduate students.

"I find the MSE faculty and students engaging and personable. Although people are busy - they care about each other. And will take the time to help each other succeed. I truly believe everyone is given chance(s) to succeed. I know we are actively working on diversity through recruiting and retention initiatives. "
MSE Student

Links to University Resources

SEAS Office of Diversity and Engagement

UVA Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UVA Policy on Preventing and Addresssing Discrimination and Harrassment

UVA Policy on Preventing and Addressing Retaliation

UVA Policy on Complaints and Grievances

UVA Just Report It
UVA Student Organizations

https://engineering.virginia.edu/about/diversity-and-engagement/student-organizations
How to report an incident - UVA 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 link above).

"We seek to build a diverse and equitable community of students from all backgrounds and to provide a home for one and all. The materials discipline itself embraces diversity and requires it in order to succeed. "
John Scully, MSE Department Chair

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