Biology Diversity Community @MIT. We are a cross-disciplinary, student-driven group that fosters peer support for underrepresented students @MITBiology.
Joined September 2020
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Biology Diversity Community at MIT retweeted
24 Jun 2021
A lifelong interest in teaching brought Mandana Sassanfar (@MandanaMsrp) to MIT nearly two decades ago. As our outreach director, she has established programs across biology, @mitbrainandcog, and @MIT_CBMM with support from HHMI: bit.ly/3oQixjt
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19 May 2021
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow, Wednesday 5/19, for this conversation with Achal Prabhala!
18 May 2021
We're partnering with @BDC_MIT to host a community conversation on global, equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines TOMORROW 5/19 at 12:30pm ft. Achal Prabhala, an India-based writer and intellectual property reform activist. All are welcome!
🔗mit.zoom.us/j/99097833077
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11 May 2021
Our next Biology Diversity Community Seminar features Ufoma Ovienmhada, co-president of MIT Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA). Tune in Thursday (5/13) at 2pm! Link in flyer.
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7 May 2021
Join us in a few minutes @ 11:30 for Coffee and Conversations, an inclusive workshop-like discussion about mentorship facilitated by biograds Dia Ghose and Laurel Kinman!
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7 May 2021
Some reflection questions:
• When did you decide to go into science? How did you come to that decision?
• What role did mentors play in your journey into science?
• How can we think about cultivating science identities in mentees as mentors ourselves?
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7 May 2021
Also, BDC will cover up to $5 of your treat of choice (coffee, tea, baked good, etc.) if you attend the event and send us the receipt!
Biology Diversity Community at MIT retweeted
4 May 2021
Mandana Sassanfar and @_sheenavasquez sat down to discuss what it takes to build an outreach initiative from scratch. Together with MIT Biology staff, students, and faculty, they have created a program to develop strong ties with local community colleges: bit.ly/3xWCsRY
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Biology Diversity Community at MIT retweeted
4 May 2021
Join us at 4pm ET for today's Biology Colloquium, featuring @BerondaM! Prof. Montgomery will speak about "Shaping Up: Photoregulation of Cellular Morphology and Microcompartments in Cyanobacteria." Event details: bit.ly/3vKyytx
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14 Apr 2021
Join us today at 12pm ET for a seminar on Indigenous Science featuring @MIT MLK Visiting scholar @PatriciaSaulis, and Darren Ranco from UMaine!
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Biology Diversity Community at MIT retweeted
10 Apr 2021
We’re looking for scientists based in Cambridge, MA to collaborate with poets in a public art installation on science & racial justice. Apply: poetryofscience.org Supported by @CambridgeArts Please Share @MIT_CADI18 @MITstudents @MITAeroAstro @okaysteve @BDC_MIT @ArtBioCollab
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Biology Diversity Community at MIT retweeted
3 Apr 2021
Seen on Killian Court. #StopAsianHate
Photo: @JohnHDozier / @MITDiversity
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24 Mar 2021
Do you work in an @MITBiology lab? If so, join us this Thursday for Coffee & Conversations! This time, we will be talking about Education: Identity and Classroom Experience.
UPDATED: *new link* in the flyer!
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Biology Diversity Community at MIT retweeted
3 Mar 2021
"Because science tries to be objective, we don't always go into the background stories of all the scientists." Grad student Cesar Dominguez aims to make science a more inclusive and open environment. Hear his story here: bit.ly/3uHkLUS @MITBiology @ScienceMIT
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10 Feb 2021
We’re excited to host our first seminar of 2021 today at 4pm eastern!
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2 Feb 2021
Check out our speaker line-up for the Spring 2021 Diversity Seminar Series!
We kick off on February 10th with sustainability and social justice, and will be covering a broad range of topics throughout the semester.
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Biology Diversity Community at MIT retweeted
29 Jan 2021
We are hiring a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer to help strengthen our diverse culture and advance inclusion of all community members! Apply now via @MIT_HR and help spread the word: bit.ly/3r9tzAl
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Cimate justice is social justice! Make your voices heard!
27 Jan 2021
The Office of Sustainability and Office of the Vice President for Research are seeking your input for the next five years of campus climate action at MIT. Join us on 2/12 at 1 PM bit.ly/3pp2pF9
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Hey @MITstudents come out to our ELO/UROP Expo tomorrow at 3pm EDT on Airmeet! tinyurl.com/yydf4ynb is the sign up form! Visit over 25 departments and ELO opportunities at different tables!
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Biology Diversity Community at MIT retweeted
27 Jan 2021
We received a generous gift from Mike Gould and Sara Moss to support students participating in MSRP-Bio. The gift supplements the existing Bernard S. and Sophie G. Gould Fund, enabling non-MIT undergrads to conduct research at MIT. Thank you Mike and Sara! bit.ly/2NHOzQ8
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Biology Diversity Community at MIT retweeted
19 Jan 2021
#TestimonialTuesday Week 22:
“[An athletic] coach asked me if ‘I go here’ in a tap access athletics room. I asked him, ‘Do I not look like I go here?’ And his attitude changed.” -Anonymous MIT Graduate Student
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