The College of Engineering is proud to present Engineering an Inclusive Future, a communications platform showcasing our college-wide efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion.
We strive to implement the vision set forth by Chancellor May to make UC Davis one of the most diverse and inclusive universities in the country and to “integrate concepts of diversity, inclusion, and equity into everything we do.”
These efforts highlight how much we’ve done—and how much more we will be doing—to move the College of Engineering toward “inclusion excellence,” in which all members of a community are encouraged and supported to work, study and learn in a way that allows each of us to reach our full potential. We also encourage you to present the land acknowledgement statement at any UC Davis event held on the Davis campus. Explore our efforts below, as told through the viewpoints of our remarkable faculty, staff, researchers and students.
Students
Esogbue-May Award in Engineering Diversity
Doreen Joseph, a Ph.D. candidate in computer science advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion in her department, on campus and systemwide.
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Get Involved, Be You and Represent with Pride
Arnauld Fomben, a UC Davis undergraduate student, reflects on the 50th annual convention of the National Society of Black Engineers
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Latinx Driven to Shape the Future of Tech
Emily Arana — a fourth-year student majoring in biomedical engineering, was recently recognized with a Cadence Diversity in Tech Scholarship.
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NACME Recognizes UC Davis COE
The UC Davis COE was recognized with four awards at the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering annual conference and gala this past October.
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AvenueE: A Compass for First-Gen Students
Peggy Zhu, first-generation transfer student, says the program was her north star and provided invaluable experiences.
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International Scholar Paving the Way in MSE
Tanaya Sahoo, a second-year international graduate student in the MSE master's program, aims to deploy advanced, sustainable technologies.
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Faculty
Sowing Seeds of Impact
Marina Leite, a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of California, Davis, and a Chancellor’s Fellow, is focusing on the long-term through research and a mindful approach to mentorship.
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Women & Philanthropy Impact Award
Colleen E. Bronner, associate professor of teaching and vice chair of undergraduate studies in the College of Engineering, was honored with the 2023 Women & Philanthropy Impact Award.
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On Tour with Vice Chancellor Tull
Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Renetta Garrison Tull travels the world to promote the importance of DEI in engineering. Tull’s recent travels have taken her to Cape Town, Nashville and Baltimore, and she continues to make her mark at the University of California, Davis.
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Dialogues Across Difference Workshop
Glaucia Helena Carvalho do Prado, a selected 2024 Chancellor's Fellow for DEI, reflects on her takeaways from a DEI faculty workshop diving into disruptive speech and how to make the classroom a safe learning environment for all.
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BME HEW Committee Women+ Lunches
A new initiative from the Department of BME Health, Equity and Wellness Committee provides a safe place to openly discuss the unique issues women and historically excluded minorities face in biomedical engineering.
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Engineering & The Diversity Imperative
Chancellor Gary S. May shares his opinion on engineering and the 15th grand challenge. His article discusses how diversifying the field is imperative if we want to build on the legacy of engineering's extraordinary impact.
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Creating Spaces: Women of Color in Tech
UC Davis and the College of Engineering are poised to lead the conversation around empowering underrepresented minorities in STEM fields and help create a culture of change.