EDIA at the School of Environment
In partnership with the School of the Environment (the School) at the Faculty of Arts & Science, the Innovation Hub’s design research team sought to learn how equity, diversity, inclusion, and access (EDIA) is embedded in the School’s curriculum, programming, communications, hiring, events, spaces, processes, and culture, and to understand where gaps exist. The goal of this project was to gain meaningful student perspectives to identify tangible ideas for steps to take to better champion EDIA at the School, focusing on supporting enhanced student experiences.
Fall/Winter 2024-2025
What does equity, diversity, inclusion, and access look like at The School of the Environment?
Speaking to students, faculty, and staff at the School of the Environment (SoE), we found that a sense of equity is constantly evolving, being shaped by the community. There were many examples of actions people took to foster equity in their daily activities both individually and as a community. Our data also revealed that “equity” is a moving target, influenced by many factors beyond individual control. While systemic factors pose barriers to equity, human interactions act as catalysts to creating more equitable spaces.
STUDENT-DRIVEN RESEARCH
At the Innovation Hub, all of our research is driven by teams of passionate students. Learn more about the EDIA at the School of the Environment team below.