U of I College of Engineering Named Empowering Women Honoree by Idaho Business Review
April 11, 2024
MOSCOW, Idaho 鈥� The 果冻传媒麻豆社 College of Engineering is the only higher education institution in the state to be recognized as an by the Idaho Business Review.
The designation recognizes companies for strong commitment to supporting and elevating women in Idaho through tangible and innovative efforts that advance women in the workplace and community.
鈥淥ur college is proud to be recognized alongside industry leaders like Micron Technology and Idaho National Laboratory in this fantastic acknowledgment of shared commitment to building a stronger Idaho,鈥� said Suzie Long, dean of the College of Engineering.
The college was selected for tangible commitment to supporting women in the field of engineering and computer science. The college reaches thousands of K-12 students annually through events held across statewide campuses and visiting Idaho鈥檚 rural public schools.
The college offers three mentorship programs that pair current students with Idaho industry leaders and peer mentors with similar life experiences. Programs have doubled in size year-over-year and resulted in increased student recruitment, retention and job placement.
鈥淚daho needs more engineers. To grow Idaho鈥檚 workforce pipeline, it鈥檚 imperative we reach a broad audience, especially groups currently underrepresented in engineering fields,鈥� Long said. 鈥淭his means empowering Idaho鈥檚 K-12 students to consider STEM as a viable career field and having a diverse and highly skilled group of faculty members to educate them. This award speaks volumes to the effort Idaho companies are making to prepare our state to fill the workforce gap in this area.鈥�
The College of Engineering was one of the first to sign the Dean鈥檚 Diversity Letter released by the (ASEE) in 2014, indicating a firm commitment to building a more vibrant engineering community on campus through its Diversity & Inclusion Initiative and proactive strategies to increase the representation of women and underrepresented groups in the university鈥檚 student and faculty population.
The college is the only institution in Idaho to be recognized by the ASEE鈥檚 Diversity Recognition Program for its commitment to build a more vibrant engineering community, establish support for underrepresented groups in engineering, assess policies, culture and climate, and implement programs to strengthen our K-16 outreach and long-term growth.
U聽of聽I is one of 29 in the nation to be given Exemplary status, an ASEE recognition that the college鈥檚 plan toward inclusivity is one that other engineering universities could learn from and follow.
Learn more about our programs at uidaho.edu/engr/diversity.听
鈥�
Media Contact:
Alexiss Turner
Marketing and Communications Manager
U聽of聽I College of Engineering
208-885-7511
alexisst@uidaho.edu
About the 果冻传媒麻豆社
The 果冻传媒麻豆社, home of the Vandals, is Idaho鈥檚 land-grant, national research university. From its residential campus in Moscow, U of I serves the state of Idaho through educational centers in Boise, Coeur d鈥橝lene and Idaho Falls, nine research and Extension centers, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. Home to more than 12,000 students statewide, U of I is a leader in student-centered learning and excels at interdisciplinary research, service to businesses and communities, and in advancing diversity, citizenship and global outreach. U of I competes in the Big Sky and Western Athletic conferences. Learn more at uidaho.edu.