Multicultural Engineering Program

The college is committed to recruitment and retention efforts to increase the number of multicultural engineering students. Starting in 1973, the college established the Minority Engineering Scholarship Program (MESP) to increase the number of historically underrepresented groups pursuing engineering degrees at the undergraduate and graduate level.  Although we strive to attract students from historically underrepresented groups, our programs are open to all.

The Multicultural Engineering Program has three strategic goals that seek to impact students:

• Goal 1: Increase the enrollment of underrepresented populations in engineering
• Goal 2: Improve student retention and graduation of underrepresented populations in engineering
• Goal 3: Provide graduate school preparation of underrepresented populations in support of their pursuit of a graduate degree in engineering

Student Organizations

There are several national groups and campus organizations available for students, faculty, and staff to join. The college is home to the following national organizations and chapters for multicultural students: 

• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
• American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)

Learn more about how to get involved with these student organizations.

Professional Organizations

Additionally, the college is home to the following national professional organizations/programs for faculty and staff: 

• National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates (NAMEPA)
• Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME)
• National Consortium for Graduate Engineering Degrees for Minorities (GEM)