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

Commemorative Days

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

News

November 22, 2024

Accessibility for All: Carleton University Advancing Inclusion and Social Participation

Accessibility has always been important to Carleton University, so it’s no surprise that it has opened the Abilities Living Laboratory (ALL) to bring together some of Canada’s top minds from... More

July 16, 2024

All-Around Accessibility: New Carleton Lab Enhances Inclusion Research

In a brand-new lab at Carleton University, biomedical engineering PhD student Hossein Sadat Hosseini attaches several loonie-sized wireless sensors to the arms and legs of a patient who is recovering... More

April 25, 2024

Breaking Down Barriers: Building Diversity in Construction Through Sponsorship and Philanthropy

Much like their counterparts in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), women in construction face many challenges, from gender stereotypes to a lack of visible female role models and feelings of... More

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

Events

Nov 27 Understanding and Honouring Indigenous Forms of Identity and Belonging

Nov

27

Multi-day

to Mar 17

Understanding and Honouring Indigenous Forms of Identity and Belonging

Dunton Tower, 2017

Feb 6 Mentorship Night: How to Manage Conflict

Feb

6

5:30 pm

7:30 pm

Mentorship Night: How to Manage Conflict

Teraanga Commons, 2nd floor conference room

Mar 26 Mentorship Night: Develop Your Career-Ready Skills

Mar

26

5:30 pm

7:30 pm

Mentorship Night: Develop Your Career-Ready Skills

Teraanga Commons, 2nd floor conference room

Request for Funding

Are you looking for funding to support an upcoming conference, event, program or other EDI initiative? Email Cole Parkin (cole.parkin@carleton.ca) with the following information. Requests take a minimum of three weeks to process. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee all funding requests will be processed.

How much funding are you looking for?
What are you hoping to use the funds for?
Who will benefit from the funding? (E.g. An individual, a group, program etc.)
When do you need the funding by?

Contact

Looking to speak with someone on our EDI team?

Email us at: edi.fed@carleton.ca