Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to the integration of groups of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences. Our Mission is to provide access to inclusive education and showcase how our diverse community provides enriching perspectives to develop creative solutions to real-world challenges. We affirm our commitment to foster a learning environment that encourages open expression within a climate of civility, sensitivity, and mutual respect, so that students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and perspectives may thrive.

Everitt Lab inclusive spaces

Everitt Lab has a lactation lounge available for members of the Bioengineering Department. The room (#2238) is located in the southeast corner of the second floor. New moms can access the room by completing a key request form through the My.BIOE portal. The building also has an all-gender/family restroom (room 0266), which is located along the main east-west corridor of the basement.

Bioengineering Department Diversity Committee

Professor Pablo Perez-Pinera (Chair)
Professor Rohit Bhargava
Jenny Ehrnthaller, administration
Krista Smith, administration
Gelson J Pagandiaz, graduate student
Kelly J Cross, visiting research scientist