Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of scientists, the Jafari Lab is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment for individuals of all backgrounds. In particular, we seek to work with underrepresented minority populations in STEM, to help bring diverse perspectives to table—encouraging diversity of skills, thought, and experiences which strengthen our ability to address important research questions with real world applications. With success in interdisciplinary training, we support students from underrepresented and underserved communities in STEM, and hope to provide them with the mentorship and opportunities needed to succeed in the sciences. The Jafari Lab is committed to UCI’s mission as a public research university to strive for equity, diversity, and inclusion across our campus. If you are interested in working with us, please contact Dr. Mahtab Jafari (mjafari@uci.edu).
Diversity Resources at UCI
Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture & Inclusion: As part of a UC-wide initiative, this multiconstituency advisory committee monitors and considers the interpersonal and intergroup atmosphere on campus, and advises the chancellor on ways to further the spirit of inclusion and community.
Diversity Resources: A complete guide to UCI’s resources and commitment to excellence through diversity of our faculty, student and staff populations, as well as our teaching, research and public service endeavors.
Diversity Educational Community and Doctoral Experience (DECADE): In collaboration with the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this program provides a diverse group of UCI graduate students with a supportive community consisting of faculty, staff, and students; resources tailored to fit specific needs, and a wide variety of professional development and leadership opportunities.
Disability Services Center: With a mission of empowering students to maximize their abilities to thrive in today’s global community, this center provides resources, accessibility and a culture of inclusion on campus.
DREAM Center: The UCI DREAM Center stands with and serves those impacted by immigration policy through advancing systemic change, deconstructing oppressive policies, and fostering community.
Graduate Division Diversity Programs
Office of Inclusive Excellence: The Office of Inclusive Excellence drives UCI’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To this end, the office provides campus accountability, mounts training and education, conducts responsive research, and builds and sustains partnerships with universities and colleges that share this commitment.
International Center: The International Center advances and facilitates international engagement at UCI to enhance the academic and personal experience of the international community.
LGBT Resource Center: This center provides support, education, and advocacy from an intersectional perspective regarding sexual orientation/attraction and gender identity for the UC Irvine Campus Community.
Native American Resource Guide
New Narratives: Conversations on Identities & Culture: A ‘training/out-of-classroom’ education series that aims to augment the collective and individual knowledge and awareness of UCI’s campus community on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues.
Veteran Services: This center is responsible for submitting certification requests for new and continuing students, answering questions military-connected students may have concerning their educational benefits, and providing resources to assist military-connected students in navigating their transition to student life.