Welcome to the Alliance for Visible Diversity in Science!

We focus on one central mission- to increase visible diversity within the Graduate Studies programs at Oregon Health and Science University by recruiting, retaining, and most importantly, supporting graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, staff, and faculty members from underrepresented backgrounds. 


​A snapshot of why active racial inclusion is important:

May Newsletter


Refer to Calendar for details

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NW Noggin and BUILD EXITO volunteers with Troutdale HS students
NW Noggin and Build EXITO Volunteering

Thank you to NW NOGGIN and BuildEXITO for their collaborative efforts! We had a wonderful experience bringing neuroscience knowledge (and actual brains!) to Mr. Wergeland’s Human Anatomy class at Reynolds High School in Troutdale. See more pictures and read student quotes here!

AVDS Keynote Lecture:
Dr. Monika Davare
Come learn more about one of OHSU’s finest researchers! Dr. Davare will present her latest research as well as share her personal career path and the challenges she faced.

Title: ROS1 in cancer: From model systems to the development of novel therapeutics
When: Tuesday May 1st, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Where: OHSU Old Library Auditorium
Link for more info on Dr. Davare's research.

Event Flyer

Research Week 2018

Lunch & Learn Seminar: Academic and Non-Academic Career Paths for Scientists

If you’re interested in learning more about three women who all started in the life sciences but ended up in three very different careers, join WIS for this lunch & learn seminar. The panelists are:
– Dr. Kelly Monk, Professor at the Vollum Institute
– Dr. Lilly Winfree, Science & Data analyst at OHSU
– Dr. Karen Thiebes, CEO & Founder of Simplified Science Publishing

This event is free. Bring your lunch! (flyer)

What: Lunch & Learn Seminar: Academic and
Non-Academic Career Paths for Scientists

When: May 9th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Where: Medical Research Building
Rm. 310
Diversity in Tech: Creating a Culture of
Inclusion and Equity

Women Who Code Portland is thrilled to feature “Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Equity”, by Kristina Houck, LCSW and Tanya Crenshaw, PhD.

Tech culture needs to change. All too often, underrepresented groups are marginalized and excluded as a result of implicit bias expressed through microaggressions. Creating a culture in which everyone experiences a sense of acceptance and belonging requires a collective commitment.

Click here to learn more and register.
What: Diversity in Tech:
Creating a Culture of
Inclusion and Equality

When: May 15th, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Where: WeWork Pioneer Place
700 Southwest 5th Avenue
Portland, OR 97204

AVDS May BBQ!
AVDS co-planning a community building event with Dr. Kelly Monk! We are planning this event to strengthen ties within OHSU and to build new ties with the greater Portland community. You're invited!
When: May 12th
Save the date, more information coming!
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What I have learned from these experiences about surviving as an underrepresented minority in the sciences is that many such students do not take proactive steps to reach out, seek help, and get answers to concerns they have. They wait for someone to come to them. But they must learn how to reach out in order to survive. For institutions, creating a culture of inclusion and a space for these students to air their thoughts is a great help."

​​– Erich Jarvis, Department of Neurobiology, Duke University Medical Center