Tag: Equity-Centered Engineering
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How to end discrimination in health research funding
Network of U.S. biomedical engineering researchers calls to end funding disparities between Black and white scientists.
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Engineering seeks to educate on societal racism, bias through new proposals
‘We have seen, both through our own data and through the divisive issues society is facing, exactly how urgent this issue is.’
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Six diversity myths
Overcoming these common misconceptions will help engineers develop better solutions.
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Myth 1: Engineering is a meritocracy
In the first of six myths, we show that engineering is not an apolitical meritocratic ideal, and we argue engineers must reflect on their social systems and pay attention to their malfunctions.
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Myth 2: Engineering doesn’t benefit from including people of different races, genders and other forms of identity diversity
In myth two, we explore how diversity can make teams think harder and add to their collective toolkit.
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Myth 3: Women and minorities don’t need safe spaces because there’s nothing unsafe about engineering
In myth three, we unpack how safe spaces aren’t just havens in which to escape stereotyping—they are places in which the cultures most comfortable to many students and faculty thrive.
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Myth 4: Women and minorities aren’t as interested in or good at engineering
In myth four, we explain how diverse groups can produce more ethical products and more inclusive design – and uncover missed opportunities.
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Myth 5: Women and minorities aren’t as good at leadership
In myth five, we unpack how a rich range of experiences can elevate organizations and lead to better performance.
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Myth 6: It is not engineering’s problem when communities are left behind
In the final myth of the series, we discuss how good ideas and creative people aren’t always met with equal access to education and resources.
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Prioritizing diversity to benefit the field of engineering
It’s part of our job.
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Two initiatives to enact lasting change
Looking at what’s ahead for DEI
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A DEI culture shift
In a letter to the community, Dean Gallimore shares a plan to tackle systemic racism.