Diversity & Student Programs
Together, these programs provide financial, social, academic and cultural support to engineering students. They recruit top high school students to UW engineering, with an emphasis on reaching underrepresented populations in the field and in the programs. And they help students launch their careers with mentoring and hands-on work experience.
Emerging Leaders »
Emerging Leaders in Engineering recruits talented high school students and enhances the university experience of engineering majors, with scholarships and leadership-building and educational opportunities.Minority Scholars Engineering Program (MSEP) »
Open to all students, MSEP promotes academic excellence, facilitates leadership skills, and fosters community of engineering scholars. Programs include academic support, ALVA, Intel REU and HP Scholars.Promoting Equity in Engineering Relationships (PEERs) »
PEERs works with students, faculty, and staff to increase diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. A PEERs course teaches students to teach their peers to be change-agents for increased diversity. Students can earn internship credit by becoming a PEERs leader and helping with presentations.Women in Science & Engineering (WiSE) »
WiSE provides social connection, mentoring, advising, and tutoring for women in science and engineering. Programs include academic support, Bridge, the WiSE Conference, and the Pre-Major and Pre-Professional programs.Student Organizations
Engineering students can participate in a wide variety of social, technical and environmental organizations and clubs.
Student Competitions
Competitions, often sponsored by professional organizations and corporations are a fun and challenging way to gain real-world experience in engineering.
DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking & Technology) »
DO-IT is a support organization that serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment. Learn more about DO-IT.