Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Decolonization in Engineering

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

Engineering at Alberta seeks equity in access to our education programs and employment opportunities and to programming and supports for all current students and employees to succeed here.

We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity efforts in alignment with 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 work spaces.¹

Programs and initiatives with involvement of Engineering Staff, Faculty, and Students:

Faculty & Staff

• Academic Women’s Association
• EDI Working Groups
• Diversity demographics
• Grants and research
• Learning and Training
• Teaching

Undergraduate and Graduate Students

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

Primary and Secondary Students, Community, and Industry

• Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program for high school students (with mentorship opportunities for faculty, staff, and alumni)
• DiscoverE
• Engineers Canada 30 by 30 Initiative to increase women’s representation in engineering
• Engineers Canada Indigenous Engineering Initiative to increase Indigenous peoples' representation in engineering  
• Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology (WinSETT)
• APEGA EDI Initiatives
• WISER Edmonton
• WISEST (with mentorship and volunteer opportunities for students and professors)

 

^{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}