Equity and Inclusion in STEM
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.
Jill Davishahl
Assistant Professor, Director of First-Year Programs, & Faculty Ambassador for Engineering and Design Department
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.
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.
Kylea Assayag-Nodine
Student Engagement Liaison
Industrial Design
Alexa Renshaw
Student Engagement Liaison
Polymer Materials Engineering
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:
- Report a problem
- Give a compliment
- Make a suggestion