Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We, in the Department of Computer Science at Dartmouth, believe that diversity at all levels -- intended in a very broad sense, including but not limited to race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, beliefs, interests, experiences, social, economic background -- is integral for positive learning experience, greater scientific discovery, and broader impacts in society. Thus, we are fully committed to increasing diversity in CS and to providing a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment where all people, regardless of their background, role and perspective, can succeed. 

This commitment is supported by concrete actions including:

• training the CS community in a variety of topics, including implicit bias and mental health, that contribute to creating a more diverse and inclusive environment in the department;
• participating in the First-Year Summer Enrichment Program, which offers first-generation students resources to thrive;
• mentoring students through research programs such as the CS Lovelace Research Program, the E.E. Just program, and the Women in Science Project;
• supporting Dartmouth Women in Computer Science undergraduate students organization;
• increasing the diversity of faculty candidates with the support of the Dartmouth IDE office.

To guide the DEI activities in the CS department, a DEI committee has been created. Its current members are:

• Lorie Loeb (co-chair)
• Alberto Quattrini Li (co-chair)
• Amit Chakrabarti
• Sarah Masud Preum
• Bo Zhu

If you have any questions or comments for the DEI committee, please feel free to email us at cs-dei-group@dartmouth.edu.

In February 2023, Dartmouth launched Toward Equity: Aligning Action and Accountability, a three-year strategic plan which incorporates and improves upon diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives created by the College over the last decade.

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity is central to campus-wide efforts to create a more welcoming, inclusive, and equitable learning environment for the Dartmouth community. They offer opportunities for building community through workshops and other initiatives. Employee Resource Networks bring together members of under-represented communities with diverse talents and backgrounds. Other resources that provide support can be found through the links below:

Title IX Office
Mental Health Resources
Ombuds Office (contact)

Undergraduate Students

• First Generation Office
• Office of Pluralism and Leadership (OPAL)
• Native American Program (NAP)
• Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
• Tucker Center for Spiritual and Ethical Life

Graduate Students

• Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies: Diversity Initiatives

Faculty & Staff

• Faculty Development & Diversity
• Human Resources