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) 
• Suggestion from our website audience (thanks ER!):
  
• Support Black-owned businesses
  
  • Here is a suggestion from our website audience (thanks E.R.!) of 181 Black-owned businesses.  
  • Technology tips from Refinery29 on how to learn about how find and support Black-owned businesses

LGBTQA+ rights are human rights.

• LGBT Pride in Alabama

Transgender rights are human rights.

• Learn about transgender rights from the ACLU and the National Center for Transgender Equality
• Learn about other cultural contexts that have non-binary gender constructs, such as the "3rd gender" of the Fa'afafine in Samoa

We need to reduce rural health inequities.​

• Rural Health Information Hub

Disabilities are not always visible.

• History of the disability rights movement 
• UA Heritage Month: Disability awareness October 2020

Science is real.

• Learn about the goals of the March for Science event (Atlantic article)

Science is NOT gendered. 

• Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, (STEAM) Blog
• R-Ladies global community  
• Association for Women in Science (AWIS)
• The future of women in Psychological Science (published by Gruber and 40 renown (female) scientists, 9/9/20)

Psychological scientists come from many backgrounds.

• Browse diverse thinkers (in psychology and beyond!) sponsored by SF State, Foothill College, SEPA, and SEPAL

We live on native land.

• Research where you live (check out this map by Native Land)
  • Related: Text a number to learn about where you live (read article here)

We support LGBTQA+, transgender, and minority communities.

University of Alabama DEI resources

Disabilities are not always visible.

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

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Check out our Inclusion in Neuroscience blog series!