The Kisley Lab believes that the best research results from working with a diverse team. We foster a sense of community in our group where everyone should feel welcome, respected, and safe. We reject racism and prejudice of all kinds and welcome individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, race, ethnicities, national origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, disability status, socioeconomic background, and other visible and nonvisible differences.

We recognize that the field of physics historically and currently has a representation problem. We encourage members of our group to improve diversity by getting involved and making change through:

- Participating in outreach locally and nationally. Locally, because we recognize that our own neighbors in Cleveland and East Cleveland encounter inequality and challenges. Nationally, showing our involvement in the diversity programs run nationwide by organizations like APS, ACS, MRS, Biophysical Society, AIP, etc.

- Realizing the importance of outreach at the high school and earlier levels since under-representation in physics starts as soon as the undergraduate level
- Being actively involved in departmental groups committed to diversity including the Physics Underrepresented Minority Students (PURMS) and the CWRU Women in Physics and Astronomy Club.
- Reading and participating in events about the challenges faced by and best practices to improve the education, mentorship of underrepresented groups. For example, using CWRU's Diversity 360 sessions to educate ourselves on how to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for learning.

We will share what we learn with each other through discussions in group meeting and our #outreach channel on Slack.