UMBC is committed to the core values of equity and inclusion, which are the hallmark of our community. Our peers recognize us for initiatives that support students, faculty, and staff, and create an environment that embraces new ideas. UMBC’s commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a community that values diverse perspectives and encourages collaboration and innovation.
The College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) received a bronze award from the American Society of Engineering Education (ADRP)’s Diversity Recognition Program. More information about this recognition of COEIT’s commitment to inclusive excellence is available on the ADRP program website.
COEIT is an integral part of this conversation. We participate in several educational initiatives and research endeavors that support our commitment to honor the experiences of all of our community members. For more information and resources, you may also refer to the UMBC Retriever Support Services and ongoing efforts that support our campus community.
Highlights and News
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- UMBC faculty share knowledge and passion during Diversity in Cybersecurity, Brunei event.
- UMBC joins national effort to improve pathways for women of color in tech.
- Pres. Sheares Ashby discusses importance of higher education, diversity, AI research, and more at iMPACT Maryland 2023.
- The Office of the Provost and campus leaders support our community members through a range of programs and initiatives, including UMBC’s Postdoctoral Fellows Program for Faculty Diversity and the Family Support Plan.
- UMBC and University of Maryland School of Medicine receive $13.7M NIH FIRST grant to increase faculty diversity.
- The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) launched the Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program to build a scientific workforce that reflects our increasingly diverse country.
- NSF awards $10M to UMBC to expand successful initiative developing underrepresented postdocs in STEM.
- UMBC College of Engineering and Information Technology received a bronze award from the American Society of Engineering Education’s Diversity Recognition Program. This program recognizes universities for their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Within the College, the Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) is dedicated to increasing the representation of women and underrepresented minorities in engineering and computing fields.