In the College of Natural Sciences, we value diversity of background as well as diversity of perspective by embracing a wide, inclusive definition of diversity, including: culture, ideas and approaches, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, geographic background, national origin, and religious and spiritual beliefs. We recognize our role as part of a broad community, and inclusive excellence requires a comprehensive approach and a long-term commitment.
With this in mind, the College embraces Colorado State University’s diversity statement and strives to adhere to its four key ideals:
- Broad and inclusive definition of diversity
- Inclusiveness and excellence are interdependent
- Everyone is responsible for inclusive excellence
- Inclusive excellence goes beyond numbers
The productivity and impact of the College is at its best when we operate with a spirit of respect, understanding, and inclusion. We strive each day to fulfill these ideals.
- Dean’s Faculty & Staff Success Program
- Funded DEI proposals to Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, and Statistics
- Spring 2022 Mini Grants for CNS Climate Grants
- Laurie Stargell – Professor, Department Chair
- Paul Laybourn – Professor
- Erin Nishimura – Associate Professor
- Corey Rosenburg – Assistant Professor
- Grant Schauer – Assistant Professor
- Brian Kalet – Faculty/Staff
- Hallie Febvre – Faculty/Staff
- Hunter Ogg – Faculty/Staff
- Emma Reust – Faculty/Staff
- Kayla Stewart – Faculty/Staff
- Amelia Stocking – Faculty/Staff
- Jacob Leavitt – PhD Student
- Seré Williams – PhD Student
- John Albo – Undergraduate Student
- Oscar Rodriguez Perez – Undergraduate Student
- Amy Prieto – Professor
- Nancy Levinger – Professor
- Megan Willis – Assistant Professor
- Carlos Olivo – Assistant Professor
- Delphine Farmer – Assistant Professor
- Claudia Boot – Analytical Resources Core
- Lynise Baker – Admin Assistant III
- Ken McLaughlin – Department Chair
- Michael Kirby – Professor
- Jess Hagman – Associate Professor
- Henry Adams – Associate Professor
- Iuliana Opera – Associate Professor
- Emily King – Assistant Professor
- Jeff Shriner – Assistant Professor
- Josh Prasad – Assistant Professor, Chair
- Dannielle Gardner – Assistant Professor
- Marti Amberg – Assistant Professor
- Rosa Loeza – Academic Success Coordinator
- Andrea Mendez Colmenares – Ph.D. student, Graduate Rep
- Amelia Warden – Ph.D. student, Graduate Rep
- Hanane Assougdam – Undergraduate Rep
- Meena Balopal – Professor
- Melinda Smith – Professor
- Chris Funk – Professor
- Shane Kanatous – Professor
- Debbie Garrity – Professor
- Lisa Angeloni – Professor
- Dan Sloan – Associate Professor
- Dale Lockwood – Assistant Professor
- Abbie Reade – Academic Success Coordinator
- Michael Antolin – Director LTER
- Maddie Maher – Faculty/Staff
- Aramati Casper – Faculty/Staff
- Jennie Willis – Faculty/Staff
- Craig Partridge – Professor, Department Chair
- Elisa Cundiff – Faculty/Staff
- John Harton – Professor
- Emily Hardegree-Ullman – Assistant Professor
- Josh Berger – Assistant Professor
- Ben Shaby – Assistant Professor
- Joshua Keller – Assistant Professor
- Channing Parker – Instructor
- Grace Ivins – Instructor
News Feed
NASA internship highlight: crunch numbers for cosmic communications
Two CSU mathematics graduate students participated in an internship at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center last summer as a part of the Space Communications and Navigation Internship Project.
Faculty suggests new approach in search for dark matter through future DUNE research project
A researcher at Colorado State University has developed a potential approach for identifying and understanding dark matter using the soon to be built gigantic particle detectors at the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment
Research highlights power of interactive, gesture-based lessons when teaching abstract math concepts
The work is led by Professor Hortensia Soto and described in a new paper published in Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies. The paper showcases how gestures and body language can be used to explain abstract algebraic ideas that may be difficult for students to engage with through formal teaching methods.
Dan Bush named a pioneer member for the American Society of Plant Biology
Bush, former chair of the Department of Biology and vice provost for faculty affairs at CSU, was honored for his significant contributions to the field of plant science and the scientific community.
Resources
Are you looking for CSU DEI links?
- DEI Competencies
- Asian Pacific American Cultural Center (APACC)
- Black/African American Cultural Center (B/AACC)
- El Centro
- Pride Resource Center
- Native American Cultural Center (NACC)
- Student Disability Center
- Women and Gender Advocacy Center (WGAC)
- Rams Read
Are you looking for current or past DEI proposals or studies within the college?
- HSI STEM Report [PDF]
- Poject Proposal: Diversity and Inclusion Value Equity [PDF]
- Biology Community and DEI Proposal [PDF]
- CSU Mentorship in CS [PDF]
Are you looking for resources on Inclusion in STEM?
- Campus Climate and STEM Success
- Lab heads should learn to talk about racism
- To learn inclusion skills, make it personal, David Asai, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- Toward Inclusive STEM Classrooms: What Personal Role Do Faculty Play?
- Project Biodiversify – tools for promoting diversity and inclusion in biology courses
- How Black Students Tend to Learn Science
- Challenges Faced by Black Nurses in the Profession: Q&A with an Advocate
- Toolkit for “Just Science” – guiding questions to explore the intersection of ethics, social justice and science
Are you looking for course-related DEI information?
- Importance of Pronouns
- Guidelines for writing Diversity Statements
Are you looking to report a violation?
- Connect with the Colorado State University System Reporting Hotline
- Report a Title IX violation
- Report to the Bias Reporting System
Are you looking for anti-racism resources?
- Anti-Racist Resources
- Critical Racial and Social Justice Education from Robin DiAngelo
- Culturally Responsive Leadership
Are You Looking For Tools to Create Accessible Presentations?
- Good Fonts for Dyslexia [PDF]
- How to Make your Presentations Accessible to All
- Making Your Talk Accessible [PDF]
- PowerPoint Accessibility
- Color Coding: Guide to Visually Accessible Presentations
- Tips for Making your Presentation Accessible