Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Affiliate Groups

Many mathematicians find it affirming to be active members of communities of people who share their social identities, particularly in cases where those identities are not as well represented within one’s own department or within math more generally.  This can be especially important for graduate students and early-career mathematicians. 

Some examples of groups that can play a part in meeting this need appear below. You can find more UMN student organizations here

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Groups in the School of Mathematics

Groups in the School of Mathematics

Groups at UMN (STEM-focused)

Groups at UMN (STEM-focused)

Regional or national organizations (STEM-focused)

Regional or national organizations (STEM-focused)

How we put our words into actions

We strive to make DEI at the School of Mathematics more than just a mission statement. Explore a few stories below of how we've worked to translate our goals into real-world impact.

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Mathematics Project at Minnesota: Yes, you belong here!

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Mental health advocacy: a path to a more inclusive math environment

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IMA hosts 2022 Field of Dreams professional conference

Resources for students, staff, and faculty

To that end, we have collected some resources which we hope will be helpful, both when things go wrong, but also to generally foster a friendlier and more equitable mathematics department. These resources are in addition to those available through the Office of Equity and Diversity.

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Personal Wellbeing Resources

Personal Wellbeing Resources

Personal Wellbeing

Information, support, and care on mental health issues for students, faculty, and staff.

Center for Spirituality & Healing

Wellbeing programs and short courses offered to the community.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

For faculty and staff seeking consultation or referrals for personal, work-related, or health issues.

Aurora Center for Advocacy and Education

Provides a free and confidential space for victims, survivors, and concerned people of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment.

Resources for Conflict Resolution

Resources for Conflict Resolution

Campus Climate Website

Contains information about University of Minnesota policy regarding climate and many resources for conflict resolution.

Equal Opportunity & Title IX

Equal Opportunity & Title IX responds to concerns of discrimination, sexual misconduct, nepotism, and related retaliation.

Office for Community Standards

For students to report a violation of the Student Conduct Code.

Office for Conflict Resolution

For student workers to confidentially report workspace-related challenges.

Student Conflict Resolution Center

Offers informal, confidential conflict resolution services to resolve students' University-based problems and concerns.  

Other DEI Resources

Other DEI Resources

The School of Mathematics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Our DEI Committee works to develop and review content, strategies, and resources to support the School of Math. The faculty DEI Committee members for the school year 2024-25 are Erkao Bao, Greg Handy, Mike Hill, Dan Spirn, and Sasha Voronov. Melanie Lex represents the staff on the committee. There are also volunteer graduate student and postdoctoral members serving as liaisons with their communities on a rotating basis. The committee invites your comments, ideas, and feedback on DEI at the School of Math. 

Submit an idea or comment to the DEI Committee

Please note that comments submitted to this form are not confidential, and may be shared with the rest of the committee and department administration for consideration.

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