Women in Engineering Day 2023 participants

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Schulich

At Schulich School of Engineering, diversity is an integral part of our culture and our faculty’s history. In engineering, diversity is essential for innovation. We strive to create an inclusive and equitable environment where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can collaboratively learn, create and serve.

Dr. Svetlana Yanushkevich

Dr. Svetlana Yanushkevich

Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion


U-Connect mentorship program

U-Connect mentorship program

Matching future students with mentors currently studying engineering.

Cybermentor

Sparking interest in STEM

From ECS to Grade 12, kids of all ages have fun at our STEM summer camps and workshops.

Women in engineering day at Schulich

Women in engineering initiatives

Welcoming young women considering engineering as a career to campus for events, tours and more.


Equity

Equity as a principle, condition, process, and outcome is rooted in human rights and the inviolability of human dignity. 

Diversity

Diversity, difference, or variety is a characteristic of nature, human society, and the academic world. 

Inclusion

Inclusion encompasses norms, practices, and actions that promote participation, engagement, empowerment, and a sense of belonging for equity-deserving groups.


UCalgary Campfire Chats

Welcoming the Indigenous community at Schulich

Recognizing the underrepresentation of Indigenous people in our faculty, staff and student bodies, we are committed to reconciliation and inclusion in engineering. 

Anti racism

Taking action against anti-Black racism

Universities have a major role to play in responding to anti-Black racism, systemic racism and racial violence. We do this through education, teaching and learning, an inclusive curriculum and more.


Questions about equity, diversity and inclusion at Schulich? Email us