A Summit on 

Diversity + Opportunity 

in K-16+ Engineering Education

In Michigan’s emerging knowledge-based economy, we’ll need innovative engineers—a
diverse group of the best and brightest creative thinkers and problem solvers from 
across the state. 

But the pipeline—especially for women and underrepresented minorities—is not in place. 
What can we do to ensure that our next generation of engineers is well-educated, diverse
and prepared to lead Michigan into the future? 

Industry, U-M and other educational innovators joined together on U-M's North Campus to explore the issue, examine our progress and plan for the future at this landmark event on Tuesday, October 13, 2009.

The keynote address was delivered by Chuck Vest, President, National Academy of Engineering, former MIT President, U-M Provost and U-M College of Engineering Dean. 

For the complete program of events from the day-long summit, copies of remarks made by keynote speaker Chuck Vest, remarks made by Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering David Munson and a white paper written by the deans of Michigan's Colleges of Engineering, click the links to the left. 

For more information contact: 

Robert Scott, Office of Multicultural Academic Affairs, College of Engineering   
(734) 764-9263