Diversifying Engineering — Bridging Partnerships

Achieving diversity among faculty, students, and staff at Georgia Tech is important to ensure a thriving academic community where different perspectives are valued and respected. The College of Engineering’s Diversity and Outreach office is a key component of that effort to help guarantee that Georgia Tech remains a national leader in producing a diverse population of engineers.

Testimonials

Vanessa Vasquez, MSEE ‘08, GEM Fellow “I started my Masters in the fall; a new school, new city, new people, new everything. I missed my family and my friends, .... around that time I received an encouraging message from Dr. Benton-Johnson. Thanks to her guidance and hands on approach, I was able to successfully knock many of the curve balls that were thrown my way out of the park.” - Vanessa Vasquez, MSEE ‘08, GEM Fellow

Questions?

Felicia Benton-Johnson
Director
404.542.3445

Jackie Cox
Program Support Manager
404.385.3662

Diversity Program Office at GA Tech
www.diversity.gatech.edu

Leonard Neely, BSCmpE ‘08 “I had the opportunity to work with EEO on the LEAD pilot engineering program as a counselor. The experience exceeded every expectation. I was able to increase high school student interest in engineering and technology and have one of the most rewarding summers of my college career. The students were not only diverse talented quick learners; they were also energetic, personable, and downright fun!” - Leonard Neely, BSCmpE ‘08

Antroine Townes, Dual Degree Student, Morehouse College ‘04, Georgia Tech BSME ‘06 “As a dual degree student from Morehouse College, the College of Engineering’s Engineering Education Outreach Office played a major part in my success at Georgia Tech. These programs provided me with scholarship funds, networking opportunities with current students which assisted me with my transition, and most importantly they gave me encouragement that enabled me to complete my Mechanical Engineering degree.” - Antroine Townes, Dual Degree Student, Morehouse College ‘04, Georgia Tech BSME ‘06

Amber VanNoy, LEAD SEI @ GT Participant, High School Junior “LEAD SEI @ GT taught me so many things, in so many different fields of engineering. I had absolutely no interest in engineering on my first day, but as time went on I began to not only understand the information, but enjoy it as well…. I am now officially considering Georgia Tech as one of my college choices, and the Dual Degree program which involves both Tech and Spelman.” - Amber VanNoy, LEAD SEI @ GT Participant, High School Junior

Stats & Rankings

An African-American Tech grad victoriously raises his diploma in the air.

In Diverse Issues in Higher Education's July 12, 2008 article, "Top 100 Degree Producers", Georgia Tech's College of Engineering was ranked as a top degree producer in the following areas:

1st Hispanic Engineering Doctorates
1st African-American Engineering Doctorates
2nd African-American Engineering Baccalaureates
2nd African-American Engineering Masters
3rd Total Minority Engineering Doctorates
7th Hispanic Engineering Masters
8th Total Minority Engineering Masters

Hispanic Business Magazine recently ranked Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering as the number one best graduate program in the country. More information about the enrollment statistics in the College of Engineering can be found at Georgia Tech’s Office of Institutional Research and Planning.

The College of Engineering’s Diversity and Outreach Office strives to continue to maintain Georgia Tech’s reputation as a diversity leader by being a hub of information for prospective students, current students, industry, and the community at large.