Watch the full conversation, including a follow-up Q&A with conference delegates:
Dean Kevin Deluzio and Faculty of Engineering undergraduate Nicholas Ramsubick headlined this year’s Ontario Society of Professional Engineers diversity conference—the EDI Advantage—with a conversation about Queen’s Engineering and the challenges facing marginalized students.
The opening keynote, a “Fireside Chat” discussion, explored ways institutions like Queen’s Engineering can move from a position of passive listening to meaningful change.
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science was a Presenting Sponsor of the conference, which was hosted online this year.
In addition, the two-day event featured panel discussions on recruiting talent, and pathways to leadership, as well as presentations on intercultural competence, and articulating allyship.
*UPDATE*
The following comments were posted online immediately following the "fireside chat" conversation featuring Dean Deluzio and Nicholas Ramsubick.
Proud to see Dean @KDeluzio having this authentic and nuanced conversation with students pushing for change in Queen's #Engineering. "We do have diversity issues" and it's not just about too few women #EDIAdvantage https://t.co/ONAU7cDGXF
— Erica Lee Garcia (@ejdlee) November 26, 2020
“I was impressed by the courage of students sharing stories & telling me what I can do as a leader/white man in this role. I commend you - this is not easy. We have a moment in history right now, there’s such a strong call for action” - Dean Deluzio #EDIAdvantage @QueensEngineer pic.twitter.com/hZkcTa5AEF
— Carolyn Skinner (@_CarolynSkinner) November 26, 2020
