Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, & Accessibility

 UMN ESCI Statement Against Racism

The School of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities stands firmly against the systemic racism that has long afflicted our society and still causes immeasurable daily harm to Black People, Indigenous Peoples, and People of Color. In this time of sorrow and anger at the events in Minneapolis and in so many other places, please read our collaboratively-written document that expresses the values of our community of Earth & environmental scientists: UMN ESCI Statement Against Racism


 ESCI Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

Earth & Environmental Sciences DEI Statement

We are committed to AccessibilityJusticeDiversityEquity, and Inclusion

The School of Earth & Environmental Sciences is a community of people from many cultures and social backgrounds. We collaborate to create an inclusive environment in which all feel welcome and supported.

We are committed – as individuals and as a School – to respect and foster diversity, which is a powerful force for positive change in our community and beyond. We have important work to do together as Earth and environmental scientists. Continue reading DEI statement 

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 Land Acknowledgement

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