Our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Commitment by Dr. Hudac and the B-RAD Lab:  We are committed to using our science to improve the lives of ALL individuals. This will require addressing racism and systemic injustices.

For our part:
  1. We strive to provide education on the negative developmental consequences (including implicit biases) of these inequities and injustices. We will educate inside the classroom and within the community at large. 
  2. We aim to reduce the barriers to research participation in traditionally underserved communities. 
  3. We aim to ensure intern opportunities for diverse students, including our students of color and first-generation students.
  4. We will amplify underrepresented voices and efforts in science.
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Black lives matter.
  • Read about the need to change policies in order to support and protect black lives (Politico article)
  • Listen to youth on the need for equity and justice in our schools, taking NYC as an example (Integrate NYC organization) 
LGBTQA+ rights are human rights. Transgender rights are human rights. We need to reduce rural health inequities.​ Disabilities are not always visible. Science is real. Science is NOT gendered.  Psychological scientists come from many backgrounds. We live on native land.
  • Research where you live (check out this map by Native Land)
The background flag illustrates our support of LGBTQA+ communities. The center flag in a cricle represents our support for the transgender community. Overlaid on top of that, a multi-hued fist indicates that Black Lives Matter.
We support LGBTQA+, transgender, and minority communities.
University of Alabama DEI resources
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Disabilities are not always visible.
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According to data.HRSA.gov, as of July 2020 Alabama had: 5 Critical Access Hospitals 117 Rural Health Clinics 104 Federally Qualified Health Center sites located outside of Urbanized Areas 48 short term hospitals located outside of Urbanized Areas