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Diversity Support and Resources
Wright State University celebrates diversity, as does the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Our commitment to helping each and every pioneer reach their full potential is demonstrated daily in the Center for Equity in Engineering Education’s support system, the Student Success Center’s services, the Brandeberry Career Development Center’s partnerships, our student clubs and societies, scholarship programs, and civic engagement opportunities. The college recently received the ASEE Diversity Recognition Program Bronze Level Award, which puts us among the nation’s leaders in inclusive excellence.
On this page:
- Student Clubs and Societies
- Programs
- Scholarships and Aid
- Research
- Women in STEMM
- Civic Engagement
- Diversity & Inclusion Plan
- Campus Diversity Resources
Student Clubs and Societies
Beyond the classroom experience, CECS offers opportunities to enhance your skills and expand your knowledge base. Whether your interest is in leadership training, professional development, mentoring opportunities, or career placement opportunities, we have the right learning experience to help you meet your professional development needs.
As a student, the following organizations and resources are available to assist your professional development goals:
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Programs
Scholarships and Aid
As a student, you are provided with competitive scholarship opportunities through the university and with our external partners. The financial assistance of scholarships offers extra support for students who are dedicated to hard work and academic success.
Performance Scholarships
- Lois Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
- Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC)
Browse Academic Performance Scholarships for Underrepresented Students for more information.
Research Opportunities
Through the college's research opportunities, you have the opportunity to work alongside world-class faculty while applying the latest technologies and theories related to your major.
Women in STEMM
Women in STEMM at Wright State is a cooperative initiative created through the teamwork of several campus groups. The primary goal of this collaboration is to address and encourage the future of women, and those who teach them, in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine.
Civic Engagement
CECS encourages students to get involved and make a difference. Through our service learning and civic engagement programs, you can further develop your diverse knowledge and skill sets while making a meaningful impact on the Dayton community.
- CECS Dayton Public Partnership Program: Student Ambassadors
- Black Men on the Move
- Dayton Society of Professional Engineers: Math Counts Competition
- Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center
Wright State University's Bolinga Cultural Center provides a variety of special programs, activities, and student services that celebrate diverse African cultural identities while fostering lasting friendships among all people.
Diversity & Inclusion Plan
Please see the link below for our diversity and inclusion plan.
