Our mission/goal is to achieve excellence and innovation in organic chemistry
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​In the Porco Group, we believe that a cornerstone of innovation and scientific excellence is a collaborative and inclusive research community that supports the fair treatment and equal opportunity for all persons. 

In line with this belief, we seek to recruit talent from a diverse group of candidates and are committed to fostering a research environment that emphasizes respect for all people regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, gender & gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, physical ability, marital and family status, religious affiliation, and more. 

While we are only one part of a much larger community, we recognize the actions taken at the level of individual labs are essential in the fight against systemic racism, sexism, and homophobia extant in the current culture.  Our goal as a group is to recognize our own biases and work together towards anti-racism. Most importantly, we want to ensure that our lab is an enjoyable work environment where everyone feels welcome and able to fully participate in our research effort. 

 Our goal as a group is to recognize our own biases and work together towards anti-racism.

Links

NOBCChE (National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers)

500 Queer Scientists 

Resources from Porco Group Antiracism Meetings

​Nov. 20, 2020

1. Black Chemists Share Their Stories about Isolation and Inclusion (ACS Cent. Sci. Article)

2. Who Has the Most Success Preparing Black Students for Careers in Science? Historically Black Colleges and Universities (C&EN article)

3. How LGBT+ Scientists Would Like to Be Included and Welcomed in STEM Workplaces (Nature Article)

Oct. 23, 2020

1. Discussion of 13th (Netflix Documentary)

Sep. 18, 2020

1. Organic Chemistry: A Call to Action for Diversity and Inclusion (J. Org. Chem. Article)

2. Discussion of Dr. Hudlicky's Retracted ACIE Article and His Response

3. Ten Simple Rules for Building an Antiracist Lab (PLoS Comput. Biol. Article)

Aug. 21; Jul. 31; Jul. 24; Jul. 10, 2020

1. Discussion of How to Be an Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Jun. 26, 2020

1. The Difference Between Being "Not Racist" and Antiracist (TED2020 Talk)
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Jun. 10, 2020

1. #ShutDownStem