The purpose of JDT is to promote, improve, and celebrate diversity and inclusion within research groups of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, as well as to facilitate a just and equitable environment for minority students within the research groups. The JDT shall facilitate yearly diversity and inclusion training for research groups within the department and ensure that all students and faculty are in good standing with the JDT. Additional actions of the JDT include: meetings with JDT members to discuss group events and actions, annual elections, and establish a communication channel with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.