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Why do we need to reflect on positionality?
Explore the transformative potential of self-awareness through positionality. This article underscores the importance of recognizing and reflecting on our power, privilege, and identity to dismantle oppressive systems, fostering inclusivity and equity for all.
How to Practice Systems Thinking for Systemic Change
This article uncovers the systematic oppression faced by traditionally marginalized groups in engineering. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and dismantling these systems through a systems-thinking approach, offering hope for creating inclusive learning environments. Download a PDF Resource.
Together, We Can Make the World Better (eBook)
Dr. Meagan Pollock’s children’s book includes an integrated discussion guide with vocabulary and facts, making it a valuable resource for meaningful conversations with young minds about how we can make the world a better place.
Adopting a Teenager from Foster Care: A Journey Fueled by Love and Purpose
Embarking on the journey of adopting a child from Texas’ foster care system is no small feat. It’s a path filled with challenges, emotions, and moments of doubt. However, as I navigated through this transformative experience, I stumbled upon a profound reminder of why I chose this path in the first place: love and the urgent need to be part of the solution.
Nurturing Sustainable Biodiversity Within Your Nature Club
Want to see your organization bloom? Attend the November 7 Sierra Club meeting in Beaumont, Texas, to learn how to grow a thriving community that reflects our population. Understand the engagement ecosystem and how to foster an inclusive environment.
Seeking Guest Writers & Content Creators
If you love writing, have a way of making complex things easy to understand, and are deeply knowledgeable about topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, then I might have an opportunity for you! I am seeking guest writers and content creators!
Try this tool: What else might be true?
One of the most popular tools I share with people is what I call the What else might be true? Five-finger countdown. In this post, I’ll share with you where the tool came from, when to use it, and why it works to help you in many aspects of life.
TALK: How to Engineer a Consulting Career
I’ll visit and speak at The Ohio State University Department of Engineering Education this upcoming Thursday, August 31st, 2023 as a guest of Dr. Monique Ross. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Seeking Case Studies and Examples for ASEE Mindset Report
We seek explicit examples of engineering, engineering technology, or related educators who are employing the five key steps we’ve identified to create welcoming engineering education environments designed for everyone’s success.
The Supreme Court’s Rulings on Affirmative Action and LGBTQIA+ Rights: A Step Back for Progress
The Supreme Court has made two recent rulings that have significantly impacted affirmative action and LGBTQIA+ rights. These rulings are a setback for progress and a reminder that fighting for equality is never easy. In this post, we recap the two June rulings and provide steps for action.
Interview on ASEE TV
During the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference in Baltimore in June 2023, Dr. Christina Alson and I were interviewed by ASEE TV. Check out the interview!
Baltimore Meet up, June 25
For those near Baltimore on June 25, please join me for the first official Engineer Inclusion Meet-Up! It will be fun to celebrate what we’ve learned together.
Join the #BeACatalyst Movement
The #BeACatalyst movement is a call to action for everyone to Intentionally Engineer Inclusion™ by elevating others.
Communications Manager
We seek someone passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to join our team as a communications manager! If you have a savvy way with words that can motivate, connect, and inspire and an eagerness to help a small, mission-focused business grow and scale impact, then we need you!
Example of asset mindset in education
Asset mindset or strengths-based perspective is when a person’s cultural differences (ways of knowing, doing, or being) are seen as beneficial to the environment, as opposed to a deficit perspective, where cultural differences are perceived as detrimental. Listen to this example of asset mindset in education.
Keynote Resources: Serving Our Neighbors Through Our Values
Welcome, attendees of the keynote, Serving Our Neighbors Through Our Values, by Dr. Meagan Pollock. On this page, you will find all of the resources shared (and more!) during the session.
2023 Reading Community
If you are interested in reading more about diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice, we invite you to join the new Engineer Inclusion Reading Community.
CISTEME365 Winter Conference
Participant resources for the CISTEME365 Winter Conference at the Gleacher Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Exploring Inclusion in Education and the Workplace with the Reflective Teaching in a Digital Age Podcast
Last year, Dr. Natasha Mello interviewed me for her podcast, Reflective Teaching in a Digital Age. In this episode, I talk about belonging, and walk through the inclusive leadership development model. Have a listen, follow her podcast, and let me know what you think!
What is thriving? Strategies for helping ourselves and others flourish
As many of us start the new year with revitalized motivations and goals, a desire to thrive in the months ahead is at the heart of it. But what does it mean to thrive? We all face different challenges and barriers, yet some seem to rise above the fray ostensibly better than others. Learning to thrive amidst sometimes unideal environments is a skill we can learn. Join us for Engineer Inclusion’s first live panel of 2023 on Jan 10, where we will discuss strategies for helping ourselves and others flourish.
