EDI CRMR–CERMA 2025 Awards: Celebrating Student Initiatives for an Inclusive Campus!
The joint EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee of the Centre for Research on Renewable Materials (CRMR) and the Centre for Research on Advanced Materials (CERMA) is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the EDI CRMR–CERMA Awards – Fall 2025. These awards support student initiatives that help create an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative university environment, fully reflecting the values of ethics, diversity, and inclusion.
2025 Awardees and Their Projects
Tianyang Deng — Automated Scholarship Consultant for International Students
Facilitating access to information and scholarships for international students by making the process more transparent, equitable, and accessible.
Isabel Cristina Gomez Garcia — Building Lasting Connections: A Human and Equitable Orientation Program
An inclusive mentoring and orientation program that provides personalized support and fosters the development of strong and lasting connections among students. Learn more.
Hossein Alinezhadavalzali and Manon Mestre — Cultural Heritage Days
Celebrating the cultural richness of the university community and encouraging intercultural exchanges to strengthen a sense of belonging and inclusion.
Hossein Hassanzadehkolarikolaik and Sara Etminanrezaeieh — EDI Café: Connecting People, Understanding Needs, Fostering Change
Creating a welcoming space for dialogue and exchange to better understand everyone’s needs and promote concrete actions for inclusive change. Learn more about the first activity.
These projects fully embody our students’ commitment to ethics, diversity, and inclusion, and serve as a source of inspiration for the entire university community. Congratulations to all for your contribution to a more equitable and inclusive campus!