Our Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse community—one that will enrich engineering education and empower our students, faculty and staff to achieve their goals.

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Engineering Deans Diversity Initiative
12/4/18
The UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is proud to be part of the American Society of Engineering Education’s Engineering Deans Diversity Initiative, a commitment to providing education experiences that are inclusive and prevent marginalization of any groups of people because of visible or invisible differences.
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Diversity Plan
12/4/18
We are committed to improving diversity in all forms to achieve the following by Fall 2020:
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Office of STEM Diversity
11/1/18
The Office of STEM Diversity seeks to increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines at the University at Buffalo.
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Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
8/17/18
The State University of New York (SUNY) LSAMP program seeks to diversify the STEM workforce by significantly increasing the numbers of students successfully completing high quality degree programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. 
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Women in SEAS
8/21/18
Here at the University at Buffalo’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, we are committed to promoting and supporting women in engineering, science, technology and math.
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LGBTQ Resources
8/14/18
We are dedicated to ensuring a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for all members of the UB community, including our LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff and community members. Explore our services and resources to better understand diverse identities and experiences.