What does DIB mean to you?

Respect for individual differences is central to my interpretation of Harvard’s commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging. To cultivate and sustain a culture where DIB flourishes, we must understand that one’s perspective is powerfully shaped by a lifetime of diverse experiences. This is especially true in Psychology, where understanding how individual differences in genes, environment, and experience shape emotion, cognition, and behavior is of central importance. (Research is me-search.) A commitment to DIB entails appreciating that one's beliefs are logical extensions of their own unique upbringing. Engaging with diverse perspectives – even those entirely at odds with our own values – allows us to understand novel perspectives from which to view the world, and create a community greater than the sum of its parts.