The College of Engineering DEI Council offers funding to advance DEI in the following ways. Please feel free to reach out to the council if you have any questions about these opportunities or have an idea you'd like to discuss.

Professional Development Opportunities

for undergraduate and graduate students. Examples - funding for students to attend an identity-based conference - the conferences organized by National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Women Engineers, etc.

Undergraduate DEI Scholarships

open to all undergraduate students in the college of engineering who are participating in activities that enhance DEI in the college.

Applications currently closed, but funds are available for emergency support. Please email engr-dei-council@uiowa.edu to inquire.

DEI Initiatives

We welcome the opportunity to support new projects or ideas that advance DEI within the college, sponsor speakers to present DEI topics at seminars or workshops, or other opportunities/initiatives from individuals, teams, students, staff, and/or departments.