Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Indigenous Initiatives in Engineering

To shape a better society for all, a community of engineers as diverse as the problems we endeavour to solve is needed.

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta seeks equity in access to our education programs and employment opportunities and to programming and support for all current students and employees to succeed here.

We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity efforts as well as Indigenous Initiatives in alignment with Braiding Past, Present, and Future: Indigenous Strategic Plan the University of Alberta’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Strategy, the University of Alberta’s commitment to the Dimensions Charter, and the Faculty of Engineering’s Vision and Strategic Direction. We recognize that engineering as a discipline should reflect the diversity of Canadian society. And our everyday actions, leadership, and openness to learning are needed in the effort to increase equity and inclusivity in engineering education and workspaces.1

 

Faculty & Staff

• Diversity demographics
• Grants and research
• Education and AwarenessLearning and Training
• Teaching
• Indigenous Initiatives

Faculty and staff, please log into the Faculty of Engineering intranet for a full list of current resources by topic.

Undergraduate and Graduate Students

• Diversity in Engineering (DivE) Student Group (and local Engiqueers Chapter)
• EngiQueers Canada Local Chapter
• FEM+ Engineering Mentorship Program opportunities
• iSTEAM Pathways internships for Indigenous students

Undergraduate and Graduate Students

• Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) PhD Project and Momentum Fellowships for Canadian Black and Indigenous PhD Students
• I-STEAM Pathways internships for Indigenous students
• Diversity in Engineering (DivE) Student Group (and local Engiqueers Chapter)
• Mentoring opportunities: FEM+ Engineering Mentorship Program 
• University of Alberta Women in Science and Engineering (UA-WISE) 
• Kindergarten-Grade 12 Students, Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program for high school students (with mentorship opportunities for faculty, staff, and alumni)
• DiscoverE
• FEM+ Engineering Mentorship Program
• High School Youth Research Summer Program (HYRS)
• WISEST High School Summer Research Program and Grade 6 and Grade 10-12 Conferences 

Community and Industry

• Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology (WinSETT)
• Engineers Canada 30 by 30 Initiative
• Engineers Canada Indigenous Engineering Initiative 
• Engineers Canada Guideline on Indigenous Consultation and Engagement
• APEGA EDI Initiatives
• WiSER Edmonton
• WISE Planet Professional Development Program

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^{1. Ely, R. J., & Thomas, D. A. (2020). Getting serious about diversity: Enough already with the business case. Harvard Business Review https://hbr.org/2020/11/getting-serious-about-diversity-enough-already-with-the-business-case}