Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Equity, diversity and inclusion commitments are critical to the future success of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™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 2023-2026 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 ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University and the Faculty of Engineering and Design.
Accessibility Commons
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University Engiqueers
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
Women’s Centre
News
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University’s Top 10 Stories of 2025
As the 2025 season comes to a close, we reflect on the groundbreaking research, innovative leadership and inspiring community achievements that defined 2025 for ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ …
Announcing ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™s 2025 CU-CUASA Special Fund for EDI Research and Pedagogical Innovation Recipients
How Volunteering Shapes ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™s Engineering Community
Engineering is a service profession—where technology and innovation can be applied for the betterment of society. It goes hand in hand with volunteering, because both …
Harnessing the Imposter Complex: Helping Women in STEM to Thrive
If you can name it, you can tame it. This was the theme of the Faculty of Engineering and Design’s Workshop Day, where over 100 women …
Events
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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