This $800,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports the "iREDEFINE Inclusive Mentoring Hubs (i2MHUBS)" initiative at Seattle University. The goal is to increase the diversity of electrical and computer engineering (ECE) faculty by supporting women and underrepresented minorities through career exploration and early academic appointments.
The initiative establishes a comprehensive mentoring program with three modules: (1) introducing graduate students to academic careers through online content, (2) an advanced workshop on job search strategies and networking, and (3) a mentoring network connecting participants to alumni and ECE department heads. Loyola Marymount University will oversee curriculum development and workshop leadership. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association will organize and administer the mentoring workshops, as well as host the online career exploration materials. This 5-year grant aims to create a sustainable and replicable model to improve diversity and inclusion in ECE academia.
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