Designing an Inclusive Language Framework that Cultivates Inclusive Cultures for Black Students, Faculty, and Staff

2021 GIANT Selection

Abstract - 

Language creates the norms and cultures of communities and perpetuates inequities in education. This grant seeks to explore the perceptions of Black students, faculty, and staff about inclusive language used in engineering spaces and develop an inclusive language framework to foster inclusive cultures to support the recruitment and retention of Black engineers.

Team Members:

• Current PI: Tiffani Williams (tiffani@illinois.edu)
• Nancy Amato
• Karin Jensen

Groups Engaged: Undergraduates, Graduate Students, Faculty, Staff