Excellence in Science
We the members of Columbia University’s Department of Biological Sciences believe we have a responsibility to support everyone in our community. We seek talent from all human communities and to lower barriers so that all groups can succeed. It is the responsibility of all scientists, and ours as a leading biology department, to be allies against prejudice within and beyond our community. We realize our mission by taking concrete steps to welcome, support, and uplift all members in our department. We believe that such actions strengthen our department and allow us to do the most impactful science and to bring its rewards to the largest number of people.