University of California, Los Angeles
To provide support for the Center for Diverse Leadership in Science, whose aims are to broaden pathways into green science, and to empower current and future leaders to collectively change the culture of academic institutions and other organizations
The Center for Diverse Leadership in Science (CDLS) at UCLA is the nation’s first university center focusing on diversity in the environmental sciences. Founded in 2017, CDLS aims to create opportunities for underrepresented people to gain education and experience that equips them with leadership skills and to serve as a model of diversity and inclusion across the nation. This grant supports the center’s director, Aradhna Tripati, in expanding two of CDLS’ main objectives—partnering with Minority Serving Institutions to widen pathways to STEM education and organizing a fellowship program that trains future decision-makers working across a variety of academic fields. Grant funds will allow CDLS to further its leadership development program, strengthen relationships with its institutional partners, and develop its strategic, communications, and outreach activities.