In a time of social, political, and legal challenge, Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) sees a need to support educators in STEMM and beyond in their efforts to be inclusive in their teaching while addressing the learning losses exacerbated by COVID.  Therefore, we are hosting the Inclusive STEMM Excellence Institute with the following broad aims: 

Provide educators and their constituents with the tools to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in various settings for various populations within an increasingly hostile social/political/legal environment. 
Provide policy makers with tools for making a continuing case for DEIA efforts and encourage their support of classroom teachers to engage in such efforts 
Provide educators and policy makers opportunities to network with peers, knowledgeable subject matter experts, and resource providers in order to enhance STEMM learning environments.