Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and
Anti-Bias at Lamont
In July 2020, the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Directorate established the Lamont Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (LDEI) Task Force to develop recommendations around three important themes:
1. Supporting the inclusion and success of historically underrepresented
groups in geoscience.
2. Ensuring a research and teaching environment free from explicit/implicit
discrimination and bias.
3. Creating a safe and welcoming campus where everyone thrives and is respected.
In January 2021, the 25-member Task Force delivered a final report that identifies friction points, priority areas, and actionable goals for advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Bias (DEIA) priorities on our campus. It serves as a roadmap as we navigate toward a more diverse and inclusive future.
Changing Ice, changing coastlines
Barriers to progress on DEIA are complex and interwoven, and addressing them requires the combined commitment of our institution and all individuals in our community. As we collectively work to address inequity and increase diversity at our institution and in our discipline, it is incumbent on all of us to take an active role in creating a more inclusive culture.
Feature by Vicki Ferrini, Associate Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Accelerating institutional and cultural change at Lamont to address DEIA priorities requires additional staff and resources. In response to this growing need, institutional commitment has increased over several months, and several new DEIA-focused positions have been established. This includes an Assistant Director of DEIA for Lamont and the Columbia Climate School, an Assistant Dean for DEIA in the Climate School, and an Associate Director for DEIA at Lamont. In addition, a new DEIA Standing Committee is being formed at Lamont to help provide input to the Directorate on DEIA planning and activities. The Standing Committee members will liaise with Lamont divisions and other DEIA efforts across campus units and at Columbia. The committee will also contribute to creating a Lamont-wide DEIA annual report that will include information from divisions/units and outline activities and progress toward our goals.
“Together, we can make Lamont a place where everyone can thrive, and live up to our reputation as the premier campus for cutting-edge geoscience research; not just for some, but for all” (LDEI report, 2021).
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION (DEI) AND
ANTI-BIAS AT LAMONT
In July 2020, the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Directorate established the Lamont Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (LDEI) Task Force to develop recommendations around three important themes:
1. Supporting the inclusion and success of historically underrepresented
groups in geoscience.
2. Ensuring a research and teaching environment free from explicit/implicit
discrimination and bias.
3. Creating a safe and welcoming campus where everyone thrives and is respected.
In January 2021, the 25-member Task Force delivered a final report that identifies friction points, priority areas, and actionable goals for advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Bias (DEIA) priorities on our campus. It serves as a roadmap as we navigate toward a more diverse and inclusive future.
Barriers to progress on DEIA are complex and interwoven, and addressing them requires the combined commitment of our institution and all individuals in our community. As we collectively work to address inequity and increase diversity at our institution and in our discipline, it is incumbent on all of us to take an active role in creating a more inclusive culture.
Accelerating institutional and cultural change at Lamont to address DEIA priorities requires additional staff and resources. In response to this growing need, institutional commitment has increased over several months, and several new DEIA-focused positions have been established. This includes an Assistant Director of DEIA for Lamont and the Columbia Climate School, an Assistant Dean for DEIA in the Climate School, and an Associate Director for DEIA at Lamont. In addition, a new DEIA Standing Committee is being formed at Lamont to help provide input to the Directorate on DEIA planning and activities. The Standing Committee members will liaise with Lamont divisions and other DEIA efforts across campus units and at Columbia. The committee will also contribute to creating a Lamont-wide DEIA annual report that will include information from divisions/units and outline activities and progress toward our goals.
“Together, we can make Lamont a place where everyone can thrive, and live up to our reputation as the premier campus for cutting-edge geoscience research; not just for some, but for all” (LDEI report, 2021).
Feature by Vicki Ferrini, Associate Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Writer/Editor: Marie DeNoia Aronsohn I Contributing Editors: Tara Spinelli and Marian Mellin I Contributing Writer: John Palmer I Design: Carmen Neal
Columbia Climate School Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Annual Report FY2021
© 2021 by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. All rights reserved.
Writer/Editor: Marie DeNoia Aronsohn
Contributing Editors: Tara Spinelli and Marian Mellin
Contributing Writer: John Palmer
Design: Carmen Neal
Columbia Climate School Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Annual Report FY2021
© 2021 by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. All rights reserved.