Department of Integrative Immunobiology co-sponsored a guest lecture by Dr. Avery August, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor and Professor of Immunology, in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Deputy Provost at Cornell University.
His lecture "Moving Towards Inclusive Excellence: A Conversation with Dr. Avery August", was followed by a discussion about the strategies and insights Dr. August has gained through leading these efforts and his perspective on creating inclusive environments in academia. The discussion was led by Dr. Johnna Frierson, the Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for Basic Sciences and Director of the IDEALS Office.