The San Diego State University College of Engineering recently achieved silver-level status in the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) ‘s Diversity Recognition Program.
This recognition is an upgrade from the Bronze level status awarded in 2019.
The transformative initiatives that strengthen and sustain an inclusive climate for the college’s faculty, staff, and students in a field historically dominated by males were honored for 2024-26.
Over the past five years, the college has increased the percentage of female faculty members.
It has also expanded its MESA (Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement) programs that support diverse undergraduates pursuing STEM degrees and create pathways to success.
These initiatives include the Shadow Day Program, 185 students shadowing STEM professionals at various San Diego County STEM companies, virtual alum chats with people of diverse backgrounds, transfer initiatives supporting community college students, and the MESA Summer Undergraduate Research Academy.
Additionally, the college created the Daisy Galeana and Theresa M. Garcia MESA Collaborative Annex to support student success in 2019.
During the 2022-23 academic year, the engineering outreach unit sponsored over 100 events, including conferences, student and teacher workshops, and College of Engineering tours.
These events were intended to uplift K-12 students from diverse school districts.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Theresa M. Garcia cited three principal areas of achievement reflected in the ASEE’s higher recognition.
These include the inclusivity and passion of the college DEI council members, including faculty, staff, lecturers, and graduate and undergraduate students.
The college and campus leadership support includes Dean Eugene Olevsky, who supports and values the council’s work.
Lastly, the council leadership, both present and past.
In April 2023, the Femineer Internship Program hosted a Femineer Summit for 208 students from 13 schools across California.
Over 20 faculty, staff members, and students have served on the College’s DEI committee during the period evaluated by ASEE.
Committee members that have served in recent years include Maricruz Carrillo, a former doctoral student in mechanical and aerospace engineering, Oscar Correa, a Master of Science student in mechanical engineering, Jana Gonzalez, an undergraduate student of electrical engineering, and Tito Hernandez (’23), computer engineering grad and former president of the College of Engineering Student Council.
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