University of Wisconsin–Madison

IDS Celebrates Official Launch

On February 7, 2023, the Institute for Diversity Science officially launched with a reception held at the UW–Madison Pyle Center. The event featured leaders from across the campus and the Madison community who spoke about a shared commitment to addressing challenges related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the need for evidence-based solutions. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Photos from the Event

Photo credit: Todd Brown/SMPH Media Solutions
Angela Byars-Winston speaking at Institute for Diversity Science Reception 2023
Dr. Angela-Byars Winston
Provost Karl Scholz speaking at IDS Opening Reception
Provost John Karl Scholz
Dr. LaVar Charleston speaking at IDS Opening Reception
Dr. LaVar Charleston
Robert N. Golden speaking at IDS launch event
Institute for Diversity Science Reception 2023
Soyeon Shim speaks at podium
Dean Soyeon Shim
Binnu Palta Hill speaks at podium
Binnu Palta Hill, MBA
Rev. Dr. Alex Gee speaks at podium
Rev. Dr. Alex Gee
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon speaks at podium
Zach Brandon
Dr. Markus Brauer speaks at podium
Dr. Markus Brauer
Reception attendees listen to speakers
Reception attendees listen to speakers
Reception attendees greet one another
Institute for Diversity Science Reception 2023
Attendees talk after the event
Attendees talk after the event
Institute for Diversity Science Reception 2023
Attendees talk after the event
Institute for Diversity Science Reception 2023
Markus Brauer and Angela Byars-Winston stand together after the reception
Institute for Diversity Science Reception 2023