The P.A.R.T.I.C.L.E.S. group is committed to upholding the principles of respect, diversity, equity, inclusion, intersectionality, and accessibility for members of the P.A.R.T.I.C.L.E.S group, the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, and the McMaster University community.

The P.A.R.T.I.C.L.E.S. group actively promotes best practices that ensure equitable access and opportunities in participation, employment, admissions, and retention for all undergraduate and graduate students.

The P.A.R.T.I.C.L.E.S. group works to create a positive environment for students, faculty, and staff that is free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment and that encourages scientific inquiry, intellectual curiosity, and multi-faceted collaboration to promote excellence in research, teaching, learning, and community engagement.