NIST Joins Department of Commerce and Colorado Governor Polis to Celebrate Pride

NIST Joins Department of Commerce and Colorado Governor Polis to Celebrate Pride



NIST's Communication Technology Laboratory (CTL) was honored to take part in the June 14 Department of Commerce PRIDE panel discussion.  The webinar highlighted the current state of the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the public sector. This event was hosted by the Boulder Labs Diversity Council, Commerce Pride, NOAA Pride, and NIST Pride.  Dr. Dowell, CTL and Boulder Lab's Director, remarks echoed the themes of fellow panelists of gratitude of past champions who fought for greater acceptance and are actively working towards more equitable organizations.  


Watch Governor Polis's video and read Dr. Dowell's Remarks below: 


I’d like to thank the DOC Boulder Labs Diversity Council and the Department of Commerce for their work on DEI Initiatives and for hosting us today.  It’s a privilege to celebrate PRIDE month. I join today’s speakers in cheering for the acceptance of living your truth and commemorating the bravery of past pioneers and current change champions who continue to fight for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. 


Real change is hard-fought, and thanks to the perseverance of those who pursue equality for all, the signs of progress are clear today.  From the board room to the chambers of Congress, we see authentic representation crafting laws and policies that will help to continue our journey towards a society that benefits us all.


As a leader in a male-dominated profession, I have many of my own stories of the emotionally fatiguing toll it takes to forge a path of change.  The reality is that the slow arc of change often outpaces our patience.  And that burden of waiting is all too often carried ..

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