In the field of engineering, the rhetoric regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion has operated to advance progress without changing underlying factors that continue to perpetuate inequities within engineering. During this lecture, Dr. Holly will discuss issues within engineering, including content, culture and consequences that prevent Black people from being recognized as humans.

Attendees will be encouraged to reflect on the history and philosophy of engineering and the ways racism is embedded into it. Dr. Holly will also provide strategies on how to become more educated on sociopolitical power within this structure, and how we can take a holistic approach to making racial equity a reality in engineering.