Miles named chair of ASEE Minorities in Engineering Division

Monica L. Miles, assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo, has been appointed chair of the American Society for Engineering Education's (ASEE) Minorities in Engineering Division (MIND).

As chair, Miles will provide leadership for the division, which works with members to advance initiatives that support the preparation, recruitment, retention, and success of students at the pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate levels in STEM. The division also focuses on increasing the representation of minority faculty and strengthening diversity throughout the STEM workforce.

"I am honored to serve as chair of the ASEE Minorities in Engineering Division," said Miles. "MIND provides an important community for individuals who are committed to ensuring that all students have opportunities to thrive in engineering.”

MIND’s vision to expand access, opportunity and success in engineering education is supported through a number of activities, including conference programming, networking opportunities, research collaborations and community-building initiatives.

Miles's research and community-engaged scholarship focus on broadening participation in STEM, engineering identity development, mentoring, educational equity, community partnerships, and pathways that support student success. She is the co-founder of Mother Earth Literacies, a community-based organization dedicated to educational and workforce development initiatives. She also serves as the faculty advisor for the UB student chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers.

“I encourage ASEE members who are passionate about recruitment, retention, mentoring, diversity, inclusion, student success, faculty advancement and workforce development to join us as we continue this important work," said Miles.