A How-To Guide for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Biomedical Engineering.

Ann Biomed Eng

Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering, 2146 Engineering Centers Building, 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, USA.

Published: May 2019

To accelerate the development of an inclusive culture in biomedical engineering (BME), we must accept complexity, seek to understand our own privilege, speak out about diversity, learn the difference between intent and impact, accept our mistakes, and learn how to engage in difficult conversations. In turn, we will be rewarded by the ideas, designs, devices and discoveries of a new generation of problem solvers and thought leaders who bring diverse experiences and perspectives.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6456400PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-019-02223-2DOI Listing

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