Engineered Perspectives: A Black History Month Workshop on Diversity and Understanding

Please join us for “Engineered Perspectives: A Black History Month Workshop on Diversity and Understanding” as a joint program between Chemical, Mechanical, and Aerospace Engineering. Lunch will be provided. To RSVP, please visit: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/p/track/11048

This interactive workshop will be facilitated by Lawrielle West of KwanzaaMe, a fantastic organization committed to celebrating Black culture and identity.

Learning Goals/Outcomes: 

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the origins of Black History Month and explore contributions and achievements of Black leaders in STEM.
• Challenge and critically examine stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding Black professionals in the field of engineering, fostering a more inclusive and informed perspective.
• Reflect on personal and collective responsibility in promoting diversity and understanding in engineering, with the aim of creating a more inclusive and equitable professional environment.

Facilitator Information: Lawrielle West is a culture organizer, strategic planner, DEI consultant, and Master Facilitator, so it comes natural that KwanzaaMe is the manifestation of her passion for shared values, culture, and community. As a 2x graduate of the University of Michigan, Lawrielle has a MSW in Community Organizing and is grounded in social justice principles and cultural competence. Lawrielle has successfully designed, and facilitated engaging programming that clearly demonstrates her passion and skills to do important community building with audiences of all backgrounds.