We are continually rolling out exciting inclusive excellence events to support our strategic inclusive excellence goals. Please check ongoing and past events on the right menu tabs. If you have any questions about any of the programs, please reach out to the Assistant Director of Graduate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Chemical Sciences, Tepora Su'a at tsua@illinois.edu.
2023 St. Elmo Brady Postdoctoral Inclusive Excellence Symposium
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois created the St. Elmo Brady Postdoctoral Inclusive Excellence Symposium (SEBPIES) series in 2020. The initiative provides a forum for a diverse group of postdocs interested in pursuing research faculty positions. This symposium is in honor of St. Elmo Brady, who in 1916 became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry in the United States when he graduated from the University of Illinois. The purpose of this award is recognizing that a commitment to diversity initiatives can play a significant role in furthering the inclusion of underrepresented groups in advanced STEM careers. Learn more about St. Elmo Brady.
A committee comprised of faculty and students in the department will select speakers for a visit on June 2, 2023. The symposium will be in-person and occurs over the period of a single day and will include the following events
- breakfast with students
- meetings with selected Illinois faculty, staff, students and postdocs
- lunch with faculty
- a department tour
- a short research presentation
- an optional career meeting with our career services staff
- an optional review of your research proposal by faculty members
- a reception for all participants
All travel expenses for selected participants will be covered. We look forward to your application! The deadline is Feb. 15, 2023. The application must include a CV or résumé, an abstract for your talk, and a letter of recommendation from an advisor or other close science mentor. Apply here.