The latest women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering report (National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, 2021) illustrates that the landscape of the academy is not representative of the diversity of talent despite the years of efforts to increase faculty diversity.

This session will highlight the national and institutional implications of diversifying the academy. Renowned thought leaders will dialogue with hosts Drs. Curtis Byrd and Rihana Mason on how academic pipeline initiatives are used, replicated, and promoted at the institutional level around the country. Senior leadership from a research intensive institution and a top executive of a major academic publication will discuss how these programs are positioned to transform the educational landscape.

Panelists: Drs. Curtis Byrd, Rihana Mason, Freeman Hrabowski (President, University of Baltimore County), and Jamal Watson (Editor, Diverse: Issues In Higher Education)