Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research

The Magnetic Resonance & Material for Energy Storage Lab (or the Goward Group) acknowledges the value of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles within our lab. Our diverse group of undergraduate students; graduate students; postdoctoral researchers; and administrative and technical staff welcome the opportunity to work with and foster an environment that supports all members including those traditionally underrepresented in the field of chemistry. This includes but is not limited to Women, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two Spirit, Intersex, Asexual, + (LGBTQ2SIA+), Black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC), as well as those with visible or unseen disabilities, chronic illness, mental illness, and neurodivergence. In harmony with the McMaster University Equity and Inclusion Office’s “Guiding Principles for Best Practice”, Our lab continually works to build an inclusive atmosphere in which individuals are respected, feel supported, and treated fairly and equitably. We also acknowledge climate change’s disproportionate impact on underrepresented groups and through our research and diverse membership aim towards a sustainable energy future with climate justice for all.