Initiatives

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Diversity in STEM

The USF Diversity in STEM Committee embraces the inclusive excellence that arises from the identity and heritage diversity that is found within our USF STEM community. By bringing together distinct points of view, the committee is a synergistic force able to tackle the most difficult problems in STEM, in accordance with the University's mission, vision, and values.

Please contact Osasere Evbuomwan or Tracy Benning for more information.

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Gerardo Marín Diversity Postdoctoral Fellowships

In honor of the late Dr. Gerardo Marín, the Provost’s Office invites scholars from underrepresented ethnic communities to apply for prestigious Gerardo Marín Diversity Fellowships. Gerardo Marín, former Senior Vice Provost and Professor of Psychology, laid the foundation for USF’s current diversity and inclusion efforts throughout academic affairs, particularly through the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty.

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JEDI Innovation Micro-Grants

The JEDI Innovation Micro-Grant Fund is a college-wide initiative that demonstrates how we can join together as a community to support institutional change. The fund offers a way for students, staff, and faculty to create and develop innovative, grassroots efforts to support our college-wide strategic initiatives and support our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Look for a call for proposals in January 2025!

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Humanities Mellon Scholars

The Humanities Mellon Scholars program allows selected students from the Foothill De Anza Community College District and our other partner institutions to study the humanities at USF.

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Movement to Movement (M2M)

"Moment to Movement: Evolving & Sustaining Anti-Racist Pedagogy at USF" is a three part workshop series focused on anti-racist pedagogy, offered to faculty at USF's College of Arts & Sciences.

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JEDI Certificates