Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community

Dedicated to Inclusive Excellence.

Working hand in hand with DEIC representatives from across Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering, Duke ECE offers many resources and opportunities to students from underrepresented groups—from dedicated student organizations to recruiting incentives and fellowships, and events and activities that celebrate the diversity of our entire community.

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Duke ECE DEIC Committee

Committee members support equity and inclusion efforts of the department, including doctoral (PhD) fellowships for underrepresented groups and recruiting incentives. Angela Chanh and Michael Gustafson co-chair the committee.

Richard B. Fair Profile Photo
Richard B. Fair Profile Photo

Richard B. Fair

Lord-Chandran Distinguished Professor of Engineering

Highlighted Resources

  • Have a question, concern, or idea? Liaisons serve as a voice for undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff about challenges and opportunities in our community. Feel free to reach out to any members who will relay to the Pratt DEIC committee.

  • Selected students demonstrating a commitment to fostering a community of unique lived experiences and inclusive perspectives may receive up to 50 percent tuition scholarship annually through our Duke Mission Scholarships. Additional opportunities include up to $10,000 per year for students to engage in research under the guidance of a principal investigator. Contact us for more details.

  • The Duke ECE Diversity Initiative supports our students’ engagement in nationally-recognized professional organizations for women and minorities in engineering.

    • ACM-W (Association for Computing Machinery’s Women in Computing
    • AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)
    • AWC (Association for Women in Computing)
    • AWIS (Association for Women in Science)
      • individual memberships free for all Duke students, staff, and faculty
    • IEEE WIE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – Women in Engineering)
    • MAES (Mexican American Engineers and Scientists)
    • NAMEPA (National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Associates)
    • NOGLSTP (National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals)
    • NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers)
    • O4U (Out for Undergrad)
    • SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science)
    • SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers)
    • SWE (Society of Women Engineers)
    • WEPAN (Women in Engineering ProActive Network)