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DEIB in the News

In a diverse global chemical society, we continuously reflect on the impact of infusing the components of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) for the College of Chemistry community. As a College we strive to promote transparency and ensure accountability for the entire College community. All members of the College community share in cultivating, sustaining, and continuously developing an environment in which equity is intentionally sought and inclusiveness is practiced. Listed below are news and/or programs related to DEIB at the college.

New Summer Bridge course introduces incoming first-years to chemistry research skills

July 22, 2021
By Jade Fostvedt | College of Chemistry

Summer Bridge students in the lab

Members of the Summer Bridge program preparing to start a lab on "engineering a plastics separation". Photo courtesy of Jade Fostvedt.

An introductory cohort of 13 incoming first-year chemistry students were invited to take part in a new summer chemistry course, Preparation for Chemistry for College of Chemistry Majors. This six-week, rapid-paced lab and lecture...

Print, recycle, repeat: Scientists demonstrate a biodegradable printed circuit

September 1, 2022
Theresa Duque | Berkeley Lab

A Berkeley Lab-led research team has developed a fully recyclable and biodegradable printed circuit. The research could divert wearable devices and other flexible electronics from landfill, and mitigate the health and environmental hazards posed by heavy metal waste. (Credit: Marilyn Sargent/Berkeley Lab)

According to the United Nations, less than a quarter of all U.S. electronic waste gets recycled. In 2021 alone, global e-waste surged at 57.4 million tons, and only 17.4% of that was...

Alumna Spotlight with Cheri Ackerman of Concerto Biosciences

October 12, 2021
By Alix Ventures | medium.com

Cheri Ackerman, alumna

Photo: courtesy of Concerto Biosciences.

Cheri Ackerman (Ph.D. '17, ChemBio) is a co-founder & CEO @ Concerto Biosciences, an MIT/Harvard spinout that develops microbial “ensembles” as revolutionary new disease treatments. To discover ensembles, Concerto uses a novel screening...

College of Chemistry students launch ChemUNITY club

August 24, 2018
by Marge d'Wylde
ChemUNITY club founding club members Arismel Tena and Rodrigo Miranda discuss some of the organization’s goals.

Polly Arnold elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 25, 2024
Berkeley Lab Press Release
Three Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) scientists -- Polly Arnold, Uroš Seljak, and Irfan Siddiqi -- have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

CUBS give voice to the undergraduate student experience

April 8, 2024
By Veronica Bartell | College of Chemistry
Undergraduate students aim to understand belonging and create CUBS - Chemistry Undergraduate Brainstorming Session - and discuss themes from this year’s climate survey.

An interview with Richmond Sarpong

February 27, 2024
By Veronica Bartell | College of Chemistry
In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate our College’s own Richmond Sarpong.

Spotlight on Judith Klinman

March 11, 2024
College of Chemistry
For women's history month, we are grateful to spotlight Professor of the Graduate School and member of the California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences, Dr. Judith Klinman.

2024 Bakar Prize recipients target skin disease, spintronics and tree bark

March 12, 2024
By Robert Sanders | Berkeley News
Rebecca Abergel and Jay Keasling are among the five UC Berkeley faculty members awarded this year's Bakar Prize.

Markita Landry named 2023 Schmidt Science Polymath

October 26, 2023
UC Berkeley, College of Chemistry Press Release
The 2023 cohort is recognized for having remarkable track records and the desire to explore risky new research ideas across disciplines to accelerate scientific breakthroughs.