Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our Mission

The School of Computing and Information at the University of Pittsburgh is committed to:

Creating, nurturing, and sustaining an environment that values our differences
Exhibiting growth and strength through our diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
Providing equitable opportunities for all voices to be heard
Having a collective impact in promoting our values both within and beyond our school
Building a diverse workforce for the future

About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SCI

Rosta Farzan, a Pitt PhD alum and professor at Pitt’s School of Computing and Information for more than eight years, will embark on her journey as SCI’s first Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion during the spring 2021 term. By bolstering a welcoming and respectful community, Farzan wants to work on providing more equitable opportunities within the school and to ensure that historically underrepresented groups enter the field of computing and information at greater levels.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The goal of the SCI diversity committee is to foster, promote, and accentuate diversity, equity, and inclusion across the school.

School Initiatives and Resources

SCI offers a wide variety of events, programming, and opportunities for students that drive our mission of creating and fostering and equitable and inclusive environment.

University Initiatives and Resources

Learn more about the wide variety of resources and initiatives at the University of Pittsburgh to foster and equitable and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students.