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Our Team
Welcome to Team EDI McGill – Faculty of Engineering!
We are a passionate group of students, faculty, and researchers working toward fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable academic environment. Our mission is to ensure that all graduate students in engineering feel supported, valued, and empowered in their academic and professional journeys.
Meet Our Team
👥 Our team is made up of dedicated individuals who champion equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in engineering.
Each member contributes to making McGill a more inclusive place through research, mentorship, and advocacy.
Leadership Team
📌 EDI Committee Co-Chairs
Graduate Student, Mechanical Engineering
”Advocating for representation and accessibility in research.”
PhD Candidate, Electrical Engineering
”Committed to fostering inclusive mentorship in engineering.”
Faculty Advisors
📌 Our Faculty Advisors help guide and support our initiatives.
Professor, Civil Engineering
”Promoting diversity in faculty hiring and curriculum design.”
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
”Encouraging interdisciplinary EDI research collaborations.”
Graduate Student Representatives
📌 Our student representatives advocate for EDI policies and organize events.
- James Carter – MSc Student, Materials Science
- Anita Patel – PhD Candidate, Chemical Engineering
- Liam Wong – MSc Student, Aerospace Engineering
- Emily Fernandez – PhD Candidate, Computer Engineering
Our Focus Areas
📌 Access & Representation
- Advocating for underrepresented groups in engineering.
- Ensuring equitable access to research and funding.
- Encouraging diversity in faculty hiring and graduate admissions.
📌 Support & Mentorship
- EDI Mentorship Program: Connecting students with faculty mentors.
- Workshops & Speaker Series: Events on diversity and inclusion.
- Peer Support Networks: Community groups for shared experiences.
📌 Inclusive Research & Teaching
- Ethical research practices for a diverse world.
- Increasing accessibility in labs and classrooms.
- Encouraging diversity in research collaborations.
How You Can Get Involved
🚀 Join Team EDI McGill and be part of the movement!
Ways to Participate
✔ Join the EDI Graduate Student Committee
✔ Volunteer for outreach programs supporting underrepresented students
✔ Attend networking events, mentorship sessions, and speaker series
✔ Advocate for inclusive policies in your department
📧 Questions? Contact us at: edi@mcgill.ca