Enhancing Diversity through Explicitly Designed Engineering Outreach (original) (raw)

The paper presents the engineering outreach program at NC State University, established to enhance diversity in engineering by targeting underrepresented populations, including women and students from various socio-economic backgrounds and disabilities. It emphasizes the importance of inclusive, engaging activities designed to appeal to a diverse audience while educating the public about engineering's nature. The program's success is illustrated through the significant increase in female representation in the engineering first-year class, alongside a commitment to using research-based strategies that foster diversity and inclusivity.