Equity and Inclusion in STEM

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The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) recognizes the need for communication between students, staff, faculty, and the administration in order to build a supportive and inclusive environment.  CSE has created two ambassador programs to help facilitate this need as we work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable space for all. 

The Engineering & Design Department has two levels of critical roles devoted to supporting students, staff, and faculty in this department. The Faculty Ambassador and Student Ambassador representatives are listed below.  

The Engineering & Design Department supports additional roles of Student Engagement Liaisons that help meet the goal of creating a nurturing and inclusive environment.  

 

Faculty Ambassadors

The Faculty Ambassadors (FAs) are to serve as a support network for faculty engaged in ADEI work and to serve as a resource for the CSE community. The FAs listen to questions, concerns, and/or ideas related to ADEI issues from all members of the CSE community: students, staff, and faculty. FAs can help community members get connected to appropriate resources to support their needs, and FAs may be available for consulting/advising of others who do work to implement positive change at WWU. 

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Jill Davishahl

Assistant Professor, Director of First-Year Programs, & Faculty Ambassador for Engineering and Design Department

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Nipun Goel

Institute for Energy Studies and Engineering and Design (ENGD) Assistant Professor, & Faculty Ambassador for ENGD

Student Ambassador

A College of Science and Engineering (CSE) Student Ambassadors act as a liaison between students and their faculty, and the Dean off CSE. Student Ambassadors seek to engage in issues around advocacy, equity, and diversity in STEM. They will meet regularly with the chair of their department, the Dean of CSE, and engage with students on topics around equity and experiences in STEM.

Dori Harcharik

Dori

Polymer Materials Engineering major

harchad@wwu.edu 

Amelie

Amelie

Electrical and Computer Engineering major

melwalk219@gmail.com 

Isabella Mize

Isabella

Electrical and Computer Engineering major

mizei@wwu.edu

Student Engagement Liaisons

The Department of Engineering and Design recognizes the importance of community among students. Student Engagement Liaisons foster community among students in our department. Everything from social events to running a student discord server, our liaisons work hard to connect our students. 

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Kylea Assayag-Nodine

Student Engagement Liaison

Industrial Design

Alexa

Alexa Renshaw

Student Engagement Liaison

Polymer Materials Engineering

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Bri Dickey

Student Engagement Liaison

Manufacturing Engineering

Submit Feedback to ENGD

The Engineering and Design Department (ENGD) values your student perspective. Use the Submit Feedback to ENGD button to have your voice heard:

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