Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

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How a diversity program enabled a childhood orthopaedics patient’s research dreams

The McKay Orthopaedic Research Lab’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee’s conference grant program offers a welcoming environment and resources that support people of all identities, to engate in orthopaedic research.

Should doctors insist on being called ‘doctor’?

Jules Lipoff of the Perelman School of Medicine wrote an opinion piece about the pros and cons of using the title of “doctor” when interacting with students or patients. “When white male doctors like me use it to refer to themselves, it makes it easier for female doctors or doctors of color to do the same,” he said. “So even at the risk of seeming pretentious, I think it’s reasonable to insist that every doctor be called a doctor.”

These diversity efforts could transform the future of health care at Penn

Eve Higginbotham of the Perelman School of Medicine was interviewed about diversity in health care at Penn and beyond. “Increasing diversity enhances access to care for diverse communities,” she said.

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New program inspires underrepresented young women to cancer research

The Abramson Cancer Center’s Summer Health Experience, or SHE, program introduces young women to careers in cancer research. Statistics show that Black and Latinx women are severely underrepresented in the health sciences.

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Feeling ‘rejuvenated’ on campus, students celebrate Convocation

Penn’s newest students gathered on College Green on Monday, Aug. 30, to kick off the University’s 282nd year.

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Reporting gender identity and sexual orientation in Workday

Penn faculty and staff members now have the option to self-identify their sexual orientation and gender identity in their personal profile.

Jose S. Campos (left), Alejandra Fausto, and Jorge (Jay) Ortiz-Carpena (right).

Penn INSPIRE guides scientists and physicians to the forefront of academia

Penn Interdisciplinary Network for Scientists Promoting Inclusion, Retention, and Equity (Penn INSPIRE) advocates to empower individuals with diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations—those at the margins of academia.

A new energy and intentionality to Penn purchasing

The University launched its “Fueling Business Growth” campaign at this year’s Supplier Diversity Forum and Expo, meant to increase support of local, minority-owned businesses.

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Penn’s Supplier Diversity Forum and Expo goes virtual

Tune into the live event Wednesday, July 28, at noon. Featured speakers include Wharton Dean Erika H. James and ActOne Founder and CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd, followed by an online expo featuring dozens of diverse businesses.

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How data science can make Hollywood more diverse

Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar launched Jumpcut, a startup to help Hollywood create more inclusive content by relying on data to show industry leaders that audiences are hungry for a wider range of representation.

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