Created in 2021, the EMS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards honor undergraduate students, graduate students, staff and faculty who have demonstrated exemplary leadership that manifests the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion into practical action. These awards will be awarded annually by the college's Diversity Council.
These awards are given in recognition of students (graduate and undergraduate), faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating awareness, leadership, or commitment to promoting and fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. They are designed to foster an academically enriching and supportive climate for all members of our community and to sustain an inclusive environment, especially for those underrepresented with respect to social identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status. An inclusive culture respects and celebrates this diversity as a means to enhance the EMS community.
The student awards are named after Dr. Catherine Lyons, the first associate dean for educational equity in EMS. The staff and faculty awards are named after Dr. Charles Hosler, a former dean of the college and a strong proponent of diversity, equity and inclusion. Award information and nomination forms may be accessed using the below links: