A diversity of knowledge, experiences, and identities is essential for academic excellence, and a growing body of literature demonstrates that inclusion of diverse groups in science and other fields increases creativity, innovation, and productivity. These benefits emerge because diverse teams do not exclude the ideas of a large portion of the population, and thus the research or products produced by such teams can be more relevant to society. Yet, the scientific community does not reflect the demographics of the broader public. Many factors limit certain groups from participating in the scientific enterprise (e.g. economic barriers, implicit bias, microagressions, cultural differences in learning styles, and gender-based family care responsibilities). The Bombaci lab is strongly committed to increasing the representation of traditionally excluded groups in science and academia. This commitment is demonstrated through our research, teaching, and outreach.