Equity, Diversity and Inclusion | Faculty of Engineering and Design

About

Equity, diversity and inclusion commitments are critical to the future success of Carleton’s Faculty of Engineering and Design. When everyone in our community—students, faculty and staff—feel that they belong, we ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Message from the Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

As the inaugural Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) for the Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED), I oversee the processes and plans set in motion by the EDI Council. Our goal is to reduce systemic and attitudinal barriers for equity-denied groups in engineering and design with a focus on training inside the classroom.

Promoting diversity benefits everyone and I’m excited to be part of this transformative journey, working to build a more inclusive and innovative culture for FED, celebrating the richness of diversity.

Cynthia Cruickshank, PhD, PEng
Associate Dean, Equity Diversity, and Inclusion

EDI Action Plan 2023-2026

The FED EDI Action Plan was created through a collaborative process by the FED EDI Council, benefiting from the expertise and lived experiences of individual members, and the synthesis from the diverse perspectives found within the group.

Download the EDI Action Plan

Programs and Support Services

Learn more about the programs and support services offered by Carleton University and the Faculty of Engineering and Design.

Accessibility Commons

Carleton University Engiqueers

Carleton University Women in Science and Engineering

Centre for Indigenous Initiatives

EDI Awards and Financial Aid

EDI Pocket Guide for Researchers

EDI Toolkit for Teaching

Equity and Inclusive Communities

Health and Counselling Services

IBET Momentum Fellowship

IEEE Women in Engineering

Umoja Black Community Engagement Program

Unified Support Centre

Virtual Ventures – Youth Programming

Women in Engineering and IT

Women’s Centre

News

April 12, 2024

Custom Fit: Creating AI-Powered Exoskeletons for Individual Mobility Needs

In Canada, about 13.7 per cent of individuals aged 15 and over report having mobility disabilities, requiring the use of assistive devices such as canes and wheelchairs to walk or... More

March 8, 2024

Empowering with Purpose: Workshop Day for Women in STEM

Hiring diverse talent helps organizations improve their bottom line. The Faculty of Engineering and Design at Carleton University has been a leader in helping support the student to professional talent... More

February 28, 2024

Opening Doors and Shaping Futures for Black Youth at Carleton University

In order to seize an opportunity, you need to get one in the first place. Not all young people have the same access to jobs and internships, and members of... More

January 15, 2024

McCall McBain Foundation Grant to Support Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology PhD Project

The McCall McBain Foundation has made a gift to provide additional support to the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology PhD Project (IBET). The grant will ensure the continued success of a range of... More

Events

Request for Funding

Are you looking for funding to support an upcoming conference, event, program or other EDI initiative? Fill out the form below, which will be processed by the Associate Dean of EDI. Requests take a minimum of three weeks to process. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee all funding requests will be processed.

Name*
First Last
Title*
Please specify:*
Carleton Email Address*
Banner or Student ID Number*
What Department or School are you from?*
Please note that EDI funding is only provided to members of the engineering and design community. Contact your Faculty to ask for support.
How much funding are you looking for?*
What are you hoping to use the funds for?*
Please provide a line-by-line breakdown of how the funds will be used.
Who will benefit from the funding? An individual, group, program etc.?*
Please provide justification.
When do you need the funding by?*
Please note that requests take a minimum of three weeks to process and we cannot guarantee funding based on demand.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Additional comments:
Personal information in this survey is collected under the authority of the Carleton University Act and will be used for assessing the successes and opportunities for improvement of Carleton University, Faculty of Engineering and Design’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion at: edi.fed@carleton.ca. Carleton University complies with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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Contact

Looking to speak with someone on our EDI team?

Email us at: edi.fed@carleton.ca