Our Mission
We are a student-led group striving for just and equitable learning environments for historically underrepresented* students.
The objective of SEAS is to support and empower students from marginalized or historically underrepresented* groups in STEM. We believe that recognizing difference and fully embracing our collective diversity is key to our community’s excellence. Our shared vision therefore integrates the following:
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Foster an intentional and accessible space for students from varied backgrounds and abilities to build community and find a sense of belonging within STEM.
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Advocate for the needs of marginalized students and for the integration of a social justice lens in scientific curriculum at Occidental College.
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Collaborate with faculty, alumni, students, and community members to elevate accessibility to resources and opportunities that will support marginalized students’ educational, professional, and personal goals in STEM.
*includes students from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups in STEM, those embracing diverse gender identities/expressions, sexual orientations, and abilities; as well as those who identify as neurodiverse, first-generation, and/or low-income/economically disadvantaged.
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