Scientific progress was and continues to be dictated by a small group of privileged voices. While this is evolving, it has historically stifled equity, diversity, and inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). In the Boyce lab, we aim to celebrate the unique ambitions of every scientist and ensure scientific progress is relevant to everyone. Lack of EDIA in science ignores and misconstrues important questions and results.

We believe that the most impactful EDIA practices challenge both conscious and unconscious bias to benefit scientific progress and those who do/benefit from science. Andrew approaches EDIA through life-long learning, limiting direct teaching and instead setting an example by engaging in structured learning, emphasizing EDIA in all arenas, and promoting participation of peers and trainees. In the Boyce lab, we believe that listening is critical as systemic barriers may be invisible to those that have not or do not experience them.

As a mentor, Andrew’s goal is to identify and mitigate barriers for all people including those in historically, persistently, and systematically marginalized (HPSM) groups, understanding that intersectionality exacerbates the obstacles that HPSM groups face to reaching their potential. Barriers are upheld by inaction; thus, an inclusive, diverse, and equitable lab requires conscious and active participation to dismantle these barriers.