Collective Success
The Purdue University Chemistry Department has a strong commitment to improving the collective success of its students, staff and faculty.
The Chemistry Department of Purdue University has a rich and successful history of diversity with both our graduate students and our faculty. We have been recognized for the strong participation of underrepresented minorities (URMs) in our graduate student program.
We are proud to have more than 100 URM Chemistry Ph.D. alumni as a part of our academic community at Purdue, and there are currently over 50 URM graduate students in our Chemistry program. We have developed a wide range of mentoring and professional development opportunities through our Chemistry Diversity Initiative – a unique group of graduate students, staff, faculty and alumni that are committed to the successful development of each of our students.
We continue to strive to create a climate that is inclusive and welcoming to all, regardless of rank or position. We believe strongly that scientific preeminence and a rich culture of diversity are inexorably linked.
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Purdue has awarded the most Chemistry doctorates to Black and African American students than any R1 and Big Ten institution. (2015-2020)
Purdue leads in awarding Ph.D.s to Black students in Chemistry and other STEM disciplines. (2015-2020) Additionally, Purdue ranked 2nd of the top 50 Ph.D. granting Chemistry Departments in the U.S. for the percentage of URMs in our graduate student body from 2005-2009.
In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University’s educational programs, services, and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran. See Purdue’s Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance at vpec@purdue.edu or 765-494-5830.