Diversity and Inclusion

The S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources

In the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, we value diversity, equity and inclusion in natural resource and environmental education, research, and extension & outreach. We are actively working to create a more inclusive college climate and to recruit and retain students, faculty and staff who contribute to college goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

USU Land Acknowledgement Statement

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at USU

QCNR JEDI Committee

QCNR DEI Roadmap (Coming Soon)

Resources

QCNR DEI Committee

USU's MANRRS club hold up affirmations.
MANRRS
The mission of MANRRS is to promote academic and professional advancement by empowering individuals in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences. It is a national organization that welcomes all students with career interests in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences. Students have opportunities to present research and network across the country.
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Four individuals represent USU's oSTEM chapter
oSTEM
The mission of the USUSA oSTEM at USU is to provide/offer services and support for LGBTQIA+ students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We are committed to advocacy, mentorship, and engagement among LGBTQIA+ students to create a dynamic network between students and professionals in industry and academia.
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Four women from USU's Backcountry Squatters club on bikes.
Backcountry Squatters
Backcountry Squatters started at Montana State and has now grown into a nationwide non profit empowering women to get outdoors. The club was introduced to USU in 2022 with the mission to provide a place for women and non-binary people to build a community around a shared stoke for the outdoors, building skills, and empowering others at Utah State.
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Dr. Dianna Fisher (left) standing next to Dr. Brenda McComb (right)
Breaking the Binary: Incorporating Diversity and Inclusion in Natural Resources

Dr. Brenda McComb and Dr. Dianna Fisher discussed advancing representation in natural resources and visibility in academics during a recent seminar in the Quinney College of Natural Resources on incorporating diversity and inclusion in natural resources.

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Celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month: Celebrating Leadership in Natural Resources

QCNR is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting contributions from activists, managers and scholars in natural spaces. 

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Current Opportunities and Openings

The Department of Watershed Sciences: JEDI Graduate Research Fellowship