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INCLUSION

CENTER FOR APPLIED INNOVATION IN DIVERSITY AND 

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THE CAIDI INSTITUTE

The CAIDI Institute operates as a global engine for inclusive innovation, actively enabling individuals and communities worldwide to collaboratively address intricate societal challenges and forge a future characterized by enhanced equity and sustainability. Our core philosophy centers on the belief that diverse viewpoints are paramount, and we cultivate environments of robust collaboration, strategically leveraging the transformative potential of creativity to instigate meaningful and lasting positive change on a global scale.

 

Our multifaceted approach encompasses rigorous research endeavors, comprehensive educational programs, and deep-rooted community engagement initiatives. Through these interconnected pillars, we strive to inspire and empower both individuals and organizations to embrace their roles as proactive agents of inclusive innovation. Our ultimate aim is to ensure universal access to the opportunities and advantages that arise from the dynamic power of innovation, fostering a world where ingenuity serves the collective good.


CAIDI's overarching vision is of a world where participation in and the benefits derived from both technology and art are universally accessible. We are steadfast in our commitment to breaking down barriers and ensuring that neither race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nor socioeconomic status serves as an impediment to full engagement and equitable access to these vital domains of human progress and expression. We believe that a truly better world is one where innovation and creativity flourish inclusively, enriching the lives of all.

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"Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is an African American scientist who is right at the forefront of the development of the vaccine."

Kizzmekia Corbett helped lead a team of scientists contributing to one of the most stunning achievements in the history of immunizations: a highly effective, easily manufactured vaccine against Covid-19 which played an important role in turning the tide of the crippling, historic global pandemic. .As a student, she was selected to participate in Project SEED, a program for gifted minority students that allowed her to study chemistry in labs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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