A diversity of perspectives and ideas is vital for innovation and finding solutions to complex problems. This talk discussed how departments can harness the power of diversity to enhance academic excellence and leadership. This talk also discussed strategies for departments to increase diversity and become more inclusive.

1. Elevating Excellence and
Leadership: The Power of
Diversity
Mónica I. Feliú-Mójer, Ph.D.
Manager of Outreach Programs, UW Biostatistics
Vice-Director, Ciencia Puerto Rico

2. di
ty
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: the quality or state of having many
different forms, types, ideas, etc.
: the state of having people who are
different races or have different
cultures in a group or organization
merriam-webster.com

4. Why is diversity
important?

5. Science is more
collaborative

6. Wuchty et al. 2007, Science

9. Less diverse group = less citations
More diverse group = more citations
http://www.nber.org/papers/w19905

10. Science is
multidisciplinary

11. Convergence of diverse
knowledge bases, ideas, and
perspectives to solve complex
problems.
Multidisciplinarity

13. Convergence:
Physics + Biology
Keller et al. 2010, Nature Methods
wormguides.org

14. Diversity is vital
for innovation

16. Phillips, Liljenquist, Neale, 2009; Phillips, 2010

17. Identity and
intellectual
diversity

18. Context
Culture
Background
Experiences
Ideas
Understanding
Strategies

19. http://www.lbl.gov/Science-Articles/Archive/PBD-stretched-DNA.html

20. Creating a supportive
environment
Barriers

21. “Science is for men”
ADAPTED FROM: M Johns, T Schmader, and A Martens (2005) Psychological
Science. SOURCE: Beyond Bias and Barriers: Fulfilling the Potential of Women in
Academic Science and Engineering
Stereotype Threat

22. Moss-Racusin et al. (2012) PNAS
Implicit Bias

23. https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/

24. Microaggressions
“Bossy.”
“Your English is so good.”
“Does that mean we are going
to lower our standards to
recruit minorities?”

25. Creating a supportive
environment
Strategies

26. Awareness is KEY

27. Recognize and address biases
Reduce burden
Listen
Value service

28. Leadership
Participation
Inclusion
Be an ally

29. Leveraging
the power of
diversity

30. Thank you!
EMAIL: monicai@uw.edu
TWITTER: @moefeliu