Acronyms
The letter 'D' in DEI stands for this word.
A simple model that lets you test your design.
What is a prototype?
Arguably the most important skill of an engineer.
What is Problem Solving?
Some common barriers or challenges that underrepresented individuals may face in pursuing careers in engineering and technology.
What is gender bias, lack of representation, unequal opportunities, stereotypes, etc.?
The directors of DEI 2022-2023.
Claire and Lena
The letter 'I' in DEI stands for this word.
What is Inclusion?
Though they make up 35% of the population, they are also 86% of the Fortune 500 CEO's.
What is white men?
Most engineering companies have organizations (with a specific acronym) established by the company and by members to increase diversity. Examples include Our Black Business Network, Women Leaders of Abbott, and the Sustainability Committee.
What is an ERG (Employee Resource Groups) or affinity groups?
Some strategies that can help promote equity in engineering.
What is implementing fair hiring and promotion practices, providing equal access to training and development opportunities, and addressing any biases or discrimination that may exist?
The officers of UMN SWE 2022-2023.
Moira, Atiya, Emily, Natalie
The letter 'E' in DEI stands for this word.
What is Equity?
List of inventions by Native Americans we still use today.
What is a kayak, syringe, pain relievers, hammocks, etc.?
Someone who designs and builds infrastructure projects like roads and bridges.
What is a civil engineer?
The uneven distribution of opportunities, resources, and representation across different fields, disciplines, or industries within engineering.
What is occupational segregation?
The number of committees in SWE at UMN.
What is 13?
The meaning of PWI.
What is a predominately white institution?
Microsoft Cortana's archnemesis.
What is Siri?
The percent of Black women in engineering in 2020.
What is 5.5%?
A psychological phenomenon where individuals doubt their achievements and feel like a fraud, impacts diversity and inclusion in engineering
What is imposter syndrome?
The year SWE was founded and by who?
What is 1950? What are 50 women engineers?
The meaning of BIPOC.
What are Black, Indigenous, and people of color?
This list is used for many engineering projects: find a problem, ask why its a problem, brainstorm solutions, plan an idea, prototype design, test the design, and improve design.
What is engineering design process?
A renowned engineer known for advocating for gender diversity in technology and founding the organization Girls Who Code.
Who is Reshma Saujani?
The phenomenon where underrepresented individuals, particularly women and people of color, drop out or face barriers at various stages of their engineering career path, resulting in a lack of representation at higher levels of leadership and academia.
What is the concept of the "leaky pipeline" in engineering, and how does it impact diversity and inclusion in the field?
The prominent engineer and inventor who co-founded the "Society of Women Engineers" and was the first woman to graduate with a degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University.
Who is Beatrice A. Hicks?