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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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The faculty, students, and staff of the University of Michigan Department of Aerospace Engineering are committed to a department culture that supports and celebrates each of our members in their studies and their work.

We know that excellence and diversity go hand-in-hand. Only with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff – diversity of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, skin color, socioeconomic status, physical and mental challenges faced – can Michigan Aero be the leaders and best. Whether you are a student, an educator, a discoverer, an innovator, a technician, an administrator – or any combination of those – we value what makes you you.

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DEI RESOURCES

Whether you are a student, an educator, a discoverer, an innovator, a technician, an administrator—or any combination of those—we value what makes you you. See a list of faculty, staff and student diversity, equity, and inclusion resources.

View DEI Resources

AERO DEI AND OUTREACH COMMITTEES

The Aerospace Department DEI and Outreach Committees comprise students, faculty, and staff leaders. We work to support the University DEI strategic plan, and that of the College of Engineering: Beyond the five-year plan.  In particular, we work to forward the DEI College strategic objectives in our department.

OUR GOALS

  • Creating opportunities for learning and dialogue about DEI
  • Tracking metrics to monitor our progress in DEI
  • Providing accountability, and rewarding successes
  • Building a safe, supportive, constructive climate and  physical environment
  • Enhancing diversity in leadership, faculty, students and staff
  • Supporting resources and events that enhance DEI
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OUTREACH

Outreach plays an important role in representational diversity. Our efforts focus on local underserved communities.

Featured Activities:

Learn more about Aerospace Day

Check out this year’s MLK Day event

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COMMUNICATION

We want you to feel heard! This year we have taken steps to hold ourselves accountable, increase transparency in our DEI efforts, and more equitably represent you.

Check out DEI Committee’s Trello Board

Aero Undergrad Anonymous Reporting Form

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COMMUNITY

Building a vibrant community makes us all feel like we belong.

Featured Activities:

Brown bag lunches with the department chair

Coffee hours—faculty-hosted virtual hangouts

Contact Gwen Brown to learn more about these events.

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CLIMATE

In an effort to improve our departmental climate, we are focusing on collecting statistics and improving mentorship.

Featured Program:

The A.E.R.O. Mentorship Program (AMP) takes a
unique multi-level approach to supporting students
with their academic success, program inclusivity,
and career goals.
Learn more about the A.E.R.O Mentorship Program (AMP)

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DEI TRAINING

As academics, we understand that learning is a lifelong process. We are dedicated to continuing this journey in pursuit of equitable representation.

Featured Efforts:

Semesterly AEROSP 200 “Perceptions, Expectations, Prejudices” lecture

Semesterly AEROSP 585 seminar on implicit bias, stereotype threat, and accumulation of disadvantage

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GET INVOLVED!

Besides attending our events, there are many ways to get involved if you’re interested in contributing to our department’s DEI and outreach efforts.

Contact:

Christina Harvey (GSAC Mentorship Program)

Ruthie Freeman (A.E.R.O. Mentorship Program & Aerospace Teaching Academy)

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AERO DEI SUMMARY

AERO DEI Summary

Inform AERO staff, faculty and students of the DEI Committee’s current status, progress, and goals.

Learn More About Our DEI Efforts

AEROSPACE DEPARTMENT DEI COMMITTEE

  • Xiaosong Du – Postdoc
  • Lawren Gamble – (Point of Contact) – Postdoc
  • Ann Garbowski – Undergraduate Student
  • George Halow – Professor of Practice
  • Christina Harvey – PhD Candidate
  • Kevin Haughn – PhD Candidate
  • Jean-Baptiste Jeannin – Assistant Professor
  • Prince Kuevor – PhD Candidate
  • Marco Mangano – PhD Candidate
  • Giuliana Mannarino – Undergraduate Student
  • Joaquim R. R. A. Martins (Chair) – Professor, DEI Lead and DEI College Liaison
  • Kristin Parrish – Staff
  • Catherine Philpott – Undergraduate Student
  • Divya Sanghi – PhD Candidate
  • Kavya Saravanan – Undergraduate Student
  • Emilee Seghi – Undergraduate Student

To request attendance at a DEI meeting, please email Aero DEI Committee Chair, Prof. Joaquim Martins

AEROSPACE DEPARTMENT OUTREACH COMMITTEE

  • Rohun Athayle – Undergraduate Student
  • Delenn Bauer – Undergraduate Student
  • Karthik Duraisamy – Associate Professor
  • Pete Washabaugh – Arthur F. Thurnau Professor

WANT YOUR CONCERNS OR IDEAS HEARD?

Share your concerns using the following student and faculty & staff anonymous reporting forms.

Aero Student Anonymous Reporting Form
Aero Faculty/Staff Anonymous Reporting Form
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