Learn what Dean Graumlich shared at her annual address.
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Dean's letter: When our progress feels glacial — Reflections on diversity and inclusion
As Dean, this is the joyous time of year when we honor the achievements of our faculty, staff and students and confer degrees on our proud graduates. And then, as this season of ceremonies, champagne and cupcakes winds down, I will pause to take stock of our progress on our most important priorities. Here’s what’s weighing on my mind. Throughout higher education, marginalized scholars continue to experience microaggressions and discrimination at all stages of their academic paths, from student to job candidate to faculty member.
UW Environment Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Homepage »Dean Graumlich on ethics, integrity and community in the College of the Environment
Dear College of the Environment Community, Recently, I heard science described as the team-iest of team sports. As a scientist and a dean, that resonated with me: When we tackle big, important questions, we do so as a community ranging in size from research groups of several people to large, International networks of scholars from allied disciplines. Science is a social enterprise, and integrity is the foundation of great science.
Read more »Dean's letter: Scientists need society, but it’s not about money
UW Environment Dean Lisa J. Graumlich reflects on the March for Science, calling for an adaptive management approach for addressing climate change.
Read more »Dean's letter: Keeping the flame alive
Dean of the College of the Environment Lisa J. Graumlich examines what the social contract between higher education and the public looks like today.
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