The College of Health and Human Science (HHS) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Science Consortium is a multidisciplinary research hub for scholars of DEI science and supporting members of diverse backgrounds.
The consortium’s mission is to advance the knowledge, practices and policies of DEI based on rigorous science and organizes events throughout the year to:
The DEI Science Consortium is co-directed by Franki Kung, associate professor of industrial-organizational psychology, and Zoe Taylor, associate professor of human development and family science.
Questions? Please contact us at consortium@purdue.edu.
Looking to take your next giant leap with the DEISC? From events to research submissions, there are numerous ways to get involved.
2024-25
2022-23
Incorporating DEI into Research and Practice Panel
Moderator: Dr. Margo Monteith
Panelists: Dr. David Rollock, Dr. Randy Hubach, Dr. Chenell Loudermill, Dr. Xiang Zhou, and Dr. Nilupa Gunaratna
Understanding the Loud Science of Racism: A Journey from Research to Comics
Richard Lee, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota
2021-22
Deafness and Sign Language as a DEI issue (Rather Than Just a Disability Issue)
Ronnie Wilbur, professor, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University
Megha Anwer, clinical assistant professor and director of DEI, Honors College, Purdue University
Multiracial Identity and Family Experiences
Annabelle Atkin, assistant professor, Department of Human Development and Family Science, Purdue University
Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding and Inequalities in Access to Lactation Support
Azza Ahmed, associate professor, School of Nursing, Purdue University
Creating Cultures of Inclusion in Higher Education
Mary Murphey, Class of 1948 Herman B Wells Endowed Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University
The HHS DEI Science Consortium (DEISC) is pleased to recognize outstanding research being conducted by Purdue HHS faculty and DEISC members. The award recognizes outstanding research focused on underrepresented, minoritized or stigmatized groups or that is relevant to DEI in health and human sciences disciplines. Nominations (either self or peer) are required for award consideration. All nominated articles will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers selected from across the college. The award recipient (first author) will receive $500 and will be invited to present a talk for the DEISC.
Teri Kirby, assistant professor of psychological sciences
Paper title: “The Role of Intraminority Relations in Perceptions of Cultural Appropriation“
