UW-Madison Institutional Statement on Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background — people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
DEI Committee
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is vested in the recruitment and retention of talented graduate students to the Neuroscience Training Program. Members of the committee include students and faculty who work together to fulfill these goals.
DEI Resources
The Neuroscience Training Program is dedicated to promoting education and understanding of difficult topics like racism, bias, and privilege both in scientific research and beyond.
Land Acknowledgement Statement
Today, UW–Madison respects the inherent sovereignty of the Ho-Chunk Nation, along with the eleven other First Nations of Wisconsin.