An affinity group is a place for folks that share a given aspect of their identity to meet and do work best done together. This work can include educating, processing, healing, and connecting. The specifics tend to differ based on whether the shared identity is privileged or dis-privileged and marginalized in society.
Affinity Groups for Mathematicians
At Harvard
- Gender Inclusivity in Mathematics (GIIM): an undergraduate group focused on fostering an inclusive math community. For more information, email GIIM directly.
- \mathbb{Q}: an outreach group aimed at LGBTQIA+ people in the Department of Mathematics. For more information, email Gwyn Moreland or email Natalie Stewart.
- Real Representations: a monthly lunch group aimed at supporting underrepresented groups in mathematics open to everyone in the department. For more information, email Real Representations directly.
- Math Includes: a mentorship program that groups undergraduate and graduate students based on common identities and interest. For more information, email Alexandra Hoey.
- Harvard Undergraduate Mathematics Association (HUMA): an organization hosting events to advance undergraduate knowledge and appreciation of mathematics. For more information, email HUMA.
Outside Harvard
Broader Affinity Groups at Harvard
- Harvard Office for Gender Equity: empowers and supports the Harvard community to advance a climate of gender equity and inclusion through evidence-based educational initiatives, excellence in research and practice, and delivery of direct services.
- Harvard Graduate Students Union: an organization of student workers from all schools, campuses and departments of Harvard University fighting for better benefits, pay, and working conditions.
- Harvard Office for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB): works with stakeholders and partners across the University to guide Harvard’s culture toward inclusive excellence.