R. Lee Penn

Chemistry
College of Science and Engineering
Twin Cities

Award Year
2022
University Award
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award
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Lee’s outreach and advocacy for students, staff, postdocs, and faculty who hold marginalized identities has consistently grown since arriving at the UMN, with recognition of their work at the local, national, and international levels. Their focus on continuing education on topics related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion emphasizes their own development and growth as well as that within the communities of current and aspiring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) professionals and instructors.