Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
The Action, Cognition, and Metascience lab is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment for all. We affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every individual and strive to create a space where everyone has equitable opportunities to thrive, contribute, and succeed. We recognize that a diverse, inclusive, and accessible lab environment enriches the scientific enterprise and is essential for achieving excellence, driving innovation, and ensuring meaningful social impact. Our research team is committed to the proactive recruitment, support, and retention of individuals who have historically been marginalized or underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We recognize that representation matters and that inclusive practices strengthen both our research and our community.
Our research team is committed to ongoing learning and action to deepen our understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility—both within our lab and across the broader scientific landscape. This is a continuous and evolving process that requires intentionality, accountability, and a willingness to challenge systemic inequities. We are especially committed to addressing the barriers faced by equity-deserving groups, including, but not limited to, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, first-generation students and scholars, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, LGBTQI2S+ individuals, women, and persons with disabilities. Through reflective practice and collective effort, we aim to build a more just and inclusive scientific community. Everyone is welcome in the Action, Cognition, and Metascience Lab at McMaster University.