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The Institute of Diversity Sciences (IDS) is a multidisciplinary hub at UMass Amherst that brings together faculty, students, and staff from UMass and the Five College Consortium, Massachusetts educators from high schools, community colleges, business leaders, and other nonprofits.

The mission of the Institute is to:

Promote

Promote

Promote multidisciplinary science, engineering, and technology research that aims to advance equity in health, learning, work, and to mitigate the disparate impacts of climate change on communities.

Nurture

Nurture

Nurture the success of students who have been historically marginalized in STEM through affinity-based learning communities, mentored research experience, and professional development experiences.

Connect

Connect

Connect scientific research to social justice through public engagement and outreach in order to serve local, national, and international communities.

See how we are achieving these goals. The Institute of Diversity Sciences E-Newsletter highlights our current programs and activities and is published in the fall and spring. Read our past newsletters and watch short videos on the Institute activities here.

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Team projects we've funded in 2023

The Institute provides seed grants for up to $12,000 to encourage multidisciplinary research on diversity and equity.

Understanding Change in How People of Color Respond to Narratives of Rising Diversity

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A multi-dataset analysis of equity in the treatment of patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

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Integrating social vulnerability into rehabilitation decisions for transportation structures following hazard

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Recent News

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IDS Seed Grants Awardees Highlight

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Apply for an IDS Seed Grant! $15,000 for team research on topics related to equity. Application deadline: March 1st, 2023. 

Amanda Wigley

Like many other Leadership Academy students, Amanda's story and personal experiences have shown that education and a college degree are often not enough.

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IDS has just been awarded a large grant of ~$500,000 from the Sloan Foundation.

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