Statement on Belonging

The Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State acknowledges the role of institutional and societal racism in leading to the historical and current underrepresentation of women and minoritized groups in our field, and in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields more generally. We condemn racism and other forms of discrimination, and embrace the responsibility to ensure that our department is welcoming and inclusive for everyone.  Unique backgrounds, viewpoints, and personal experience foster creativity and innovation, thus driving the advancement of science.  Our department continues to grow and address societal needs in our research, teaching, and outreach, and strives to end structural racism in our organization.   

We endorse diversity statements by Penn State and the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and acknowledge that our university exists on native lands.   

More information is available here: 

• Penn State Information for Reporting Wrongdoing
• College of EMS Student DEI Resources
• College of EMS DEI Resources