The Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences is a community that values and celebrates differences among our members, and we strive to create an inclusive community in which people of all backgrounds can reach their full potential. We value working in an environment that is diverse in terms of identity (this includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, neurotypicality status, socioeconomic status, culture and family background, religion, political party affiliation, immigration status, social caste, nontraditional students, parental status, and first-generation students) and also in terms of perspectives and ideas. We strive to ensure that all members of the community, regardless of identity, are empowered to achieve academic and research success.
Every member of the CMS community is here because of their potential to contribute meaningfully to the most challenging and fundamental problems in the computing and mathematical sciences, and it is the mission of the department to create an environment where all community members can reach that goal. Indeed the breadth and diversity of our community is a source of strength, and it makes us better educators and more effective researchers.
We strive to create and sustain a climate in which all community members can reach their full potential by taking concrete actions such as:
- valuing, supporting, and recognizing members of our community who work to foster an inclusive and supportive environment.
- welcoming diverse viewpoints and ensuring that we are a community where individuals are free from personal attacks.
- supporting all members of our community, and creating a sense of belonging for all
- leveraging our intellectual and material resources to broaden participation in the computing and mathematical sciences through outreach
Points of contact
We welcome feedback from the Caltech community and we encourage you to reach out to us.
CMS Committee for Climate, Engagement and Student Success
- Adam Blank (co-chair)
- Eric Mazumdar (co-chair)