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Diversity and Inclusion at Thayer

At Dartmouth, we know that diversity, in all its forms, is central to engineering innovation. That is why, Thayer School of Engineering strives to create a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives can learn and discover to their fullest potential, in an environment where every individual feels an innate sense of belonging. In doing so, we create a place where true human-centered innovation happens.

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D&I Strategic Plan

Mission and Goals

We strive to be a community that embodies openness, collaboration, and human-centered innovation, where students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds, life experience, talents, and perspectives have access to the opportunity and support they need to succeed in school or at work.

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Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan

Our strategic plan for diversity and inclusion was developed in collaboration with engineering students, faculty, and staff. Aligned with Dartmouth’s institutional strategic plan, our goal is to create an education community that consistently prioritizes opportunity and access, as well as health and well-being, for all of our students and employees, and in doing so, create a welcoming, inclusive, and joyful place to learn and work.

D&I Strategic Plan

Committee Members

Thayer's Diversity and Inclusion Committee is comprised of faculty, staff, and students committed to creating a more inclusive and welcoming place to learn and work.

Staff

Julia Abraham, Linda Braden, Christiane Buessard, Jentry Campbell, Simge Engelkiran, Robin Frye, Kelli Kehoe, Jess Kinzie, Lee Koh, Bruce Laferriere, Gabriella Martinez, Paula Olson, Ashley Parker, Lydia Reedstrom, Tricia Spellman, and Elisabeth Waltz

Working Groups

Members of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff, will focus efforts on several strategic areas, including:

  • Leadership & Accountability

    Align leaders to a shared commitment to building an inclusive and welcoming culture, where every individual is empowered to work, learn, and discover to their fullest potential.

    Fireside chats

    Chair: Emily Monroe
    Members: Simge Engelkiran, Britt Goods, Ron Lasky

  • Culture, Climate & Community Engagement

    Cultivate an inclusive culture in which all students, staff, and faculty feel a sense of connection and belonging.

    Community Learning Series

    Co-Chairs: Simge Engelkiran, Katie Hixon
    Members: Linda Braden, Hélène Seroussi

    Cultural Awareness

    Co-Chairs: Jess Kinzie, Gabriela Martinez
    Members: Alex Boys, Christiane Buessard, Sol Diamond, Bruce Laferriere

  • Recruitment & Retention

    Integrate diversity and inclusion into recruitment and retention processes and practices to create an environment where faculty and staff thrive and feel secure and supported.

    Tenure-Line Faculty Career Development

    Chair: Emme Burgin
    Members: Julia Abraham, Mattias Fitzpatrick, Wei Ouyang, Ashley Parker, Laura Ray

    Staff Mentorship Programs

    Co-Chairs: Tricia Spellman, Elisabeth Waltz
    Members: Robin Frye, Lee Koh, Paula Olson, Lydia Reedstrom

  • The Student Experience

    Integrate diversity and inclusion into policies, practices, curriculum, and programs that impact the student experience at Thayer.

    Inclusive Teaching Practices

    Chair: Jentry Campbell
    Members: Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Kelli Kehoe, Eugene Korsunskiy, Erin Mayfield, Rafe Steinhauer

    Barriers to Student Success

    Co-Chairs: Colin Meyer, Hung V.-T. Nguyen
    Members: Peter Chin, Bryce Ferguson, Rebecca Gallivan, Wesley Marrero

Humans of Thayer Project

Humans of Thayer (HofT) is a project designed to foster connection, acceptance, and a sense of belonging by sharing the faces and stories of our students, faculty, and staff. View HofT posts on Instagram or Flickr. Help us build community by sharing what you love to do, what sustains your curiosity, your biggest influence, or something else about yourself!

HoT Submission Form

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