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Diversity in science is essential

Diversity in science is essential. Two reasons and a problem. 1. Diversity benefits science. D iversity i s a property of a group . Science depends on groups. D iversity a dds : ( i ) perspective, ( ii) interpretation , (iii) tools .

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Diversity in science is essential

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  1. Diversity in science is essential Two reasons and a problem

  2. 1. Diversity benefits science. • Diversity is a property of a group. • Science depends on groups. • Diversity adds: (i) perspective, • (ii) interpretation, (iii) tools. • Scientific breakthrough often results from a different approach, a different interpretation, and/or a different set of tools. • Diversity trumps homogeneity and ability when: • (i) hard problem, (ii) multiple ways to look at the problem; (iii) large set of problem-solvers - Scott Page, The Difference, 2007, Princeton University Press

  3. 2. Future scientists from a diverse talent pool. • “Majority Minority” • U.S. population - 2042 • U.S. 18 yrs and younger - 2018 Persons, in millions 2010 2050

  4. Problem: We fail to take advantage of the diverse talent pool Scientific workforce U.S. talent pool 9% URM 29 % URM NSF data for 2006, from Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation, National Academies, 2011.

  5. Undergraduate persistence in science

  6. Persistence of undergrad STEM aspirants Data from Higher Education Research Institute, UCLA 5-year completion of 2004 STEM aspirants

  7. Purdue University Strategies and Numbers

  8. “The College of Science will engage its entire membership in promoting the shared responsibility for diversity so that we can build a community of excellence within the college that reflects the diversity of Indiana and the nation and where underrepresented groups achieve a self-sustaining critical mass of faculty, students, and staff with opportunities for growth and professional success.” Insight, Innovation, Impact The College of Science 2008-2014 Strategic Plan

  9. Strategies… 21. Targeted opportunities to increase the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students… 22. Written departmental plans for achieving diversity….climate issues must be addressed in these plans…. 23. Leadership training and leadership opportunities…. 24. Institutionalize diversity….

  10. …increase….plans….climate….training….institutionalize…increase….plans….climate….training….institutionalize Numbers and competencies

  11. Numbers: baseline 29% URMs 15.2% URMs 6.8% URMs

  12. Numbers: URM persistence in science Purdue Nation

  13. Numbers: URM persistence in selected Purdue STEM courses

  14. 23. Leadership training and leadership opportunities…. Competencies Learn to talk about difference

  15. From “commitment” to progress… • Specific goals owned by all • Know your baseline numbers • Measure progress toward goals

  16. “This strategic plan is our roadmap for excellence and affirms our determination to retain our top ranking as one of the premier scientific hubs in the world.” Insight, Innovation, Impact Purdue College of Science Strategic Plan 2008-2014

  17. Undergraduate years are critical Fraction who are Underrepresented Minorities (%) US population undergrads science science baccalaureates PhDs NSF WEBCASPAR (2000-05)

  18. Persistence of undergrad STEM aspirants Complete Persist Switch Drop out G. Huang et al., 2000, Entry and persistence of women and minorities in college science and engineering education, US. Dept. Education, National Center for Education Statistics

  19. 21. Targeted opportunities to increase the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students…..

  20. 22. Written departmental plans for achieving diversity….climate issues must be addressed in these plans….

  21. 24. Institutionalize diversity….

  22. 1. Diversity benefits science.

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