Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Increasing representation, having a diverse student body, and advancing inclusion are critical to the MIT-WHOI JP’s mission, and to the missions of both MIT and WHOI.

“A diverse student body is and has long been critical to the educational mission of MIT. We are committed to providing our students “with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community.””  From MIT's Diversity Statement

Increasing representation and advancing inclusion is critical to WHOI’s core mission of exploration and discovery in a diverse and connected world. “It is not enough to state that we believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We need to take action to create a culture in which the voices of all people are fully heard and fully included, because it is the right thing to do. There are many barriers facing people from traditionally marginalized groups. At WHOI, we are committed to identifying and removing those barriers for richer academic discussion and a healthier research community.” From WHOI's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Hub

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources at MIT and at WHOI include:

MIT-Wide

• MIT Statement on the Role of Diversity
• Institute Community and Equity Office
• GradDiversity
• Grad Diversity Ambassadors
• Graduate Student Council DEI Committee
• Graduate Womxn
• LGBTQ Resources
• Native American Student Association
• Black Graduate Students
• American Indian Science & Engineering Society
• LatinX Students
• Asian American Students
• Affinity Groups/Centers for Student Support

Within Individual MIT Departments

• Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Biology
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Towards Inclusion and Diversity in EAPS (TIDE)

At WHOI

• WHOI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• DEI Resource Library
• Diversity Hub
• International Committee
• Women’s Committee
• Gays, Lesbians, and Others in Woods Hole (GLOW)
• Workplace Climate Committee
• Affinity Groups/Centers for Student Support