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Episode 1: UVic, EDI, and ECS with Dr. Mina Hoorfar and Dr. Daniela Damian

Episode 1: UVic, EDI, and ECS with Dr. Mina Hoorfar and Dr. Daniela Damian

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What is EDI and why is it important in the workplace?

Jenna Mehlman and guest-host Ali Hamdy are joined by the University of Victoria’s Dean of Engineering and Computer Science, Dr. Mina Hoorfar, as well as Dr. Daniela Damian, Professor of Software Engineering and the director of INSPIRE.

This week:

  • What is the INSPIRE program? What sets it apart from other experiential learning opportunities?
  • Defining EDI and its importance in the workplace
  • INSPIRE’s design-thinking methodology

Links:

Inspire - https://inspireuvic.org/

UVic Engineering EDI Helpline - https://www.engineeringedihub.ca/

More about Dr. Hoorfar https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/mechanical/faculty-and-staff/faculty/profiles/hoorfar-mina.php

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