Ritchie Equity & Inclusion
The Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science is committed to inclusive excellence – the recognition that our success is dependent on how well we value, engage with, and encourage diversity in our students, faculty, and staff.
Inclusive excellence seeks to nurture a robust and diverse community that helps give voice to individuals from backgrounds that have historically been underrepresented in the sciences. These initiatives include student clubs, scholarships, mentoring, networking, and much more.
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Diversity & Inclusion at Ritchie
E-STEM
The Ritchie School believes that research and academic excellence are dependent on critical thinking, interdisciplinary dialogue, and a widespread representation of diverse perspectives. Inclusive intent enhances the collective research and academic community here on the south side of campus. In this way, we can continue to be innovative at all levels.
Short for Equity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, E-STEM is a partnership between the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, the Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science, and the Division of Academic Affairs. This grant-funded program creates pathways to academic success for students from historically underrepresented groups in the fields of science, math, and engineering.
“There’s a maker movement of people being able to come together on projects in a cross-disciplinary fashion...We learn more from each other than we do by ourselves."
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The I in Innovation Labs Stands for Inclusivity
Innovation and creativity are the key components to virtually all technology and advancement, and down at DU’s Innovation Labs, that’s a concept they understand.
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The Ritchie School Hosts First DEI Affinity Fair
The Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science hosted the school’s first DEI Affinity fair. The event hosted a total of ten organizations, all with connections to the diversity, equity, and inclusion values that the Ritchie School seeks to promote. For students and staff who were unable to attend, the affinity groups involved are always actively providing resources, community, and other opportunities to underrepresented populations at the University of Denver.
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The Equity in STEM Experience at the Ritchie School
Hector Rodrigues was not originally planning to join the Equity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Program (E-STEM), but he is glad he did. All it took was a few phone calls encouraging him that he would make a good fit in the program as an incoming computer science major at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science of an underrepresented background. In no time, he was fortifying his roots with a community who would provide the support needed for success at the University of Denver.
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