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Throughout 2024–2025, the D&I Committee made progress in four main areas as outlined in the strategic plan:
Nine working groups focused on advancing and achieving specific objectives within each area (as outlined below). In addition, the Committee continued to collaborate with campus-wide partners on ongoing initiatives that support Thayer students, strengthen community, and bolster health and wellness.
Goal: Align and hold leaders accountable to a shared vision and commitment towards building a community where all individuals feel supported and empowered to reach their fullest potential.
Working Group: Tricia Spellman (chair), Bruce Laferriere, Elisabeth Waltz, Ron Lasky
Objective: Staff performance reviews and job descriptions incorporate clear, action-oriented responsibilities and self-assessments, ensuring accountability and alignment with Thayer's values.
Working Group: Britt Goods (co-chair), Simge Engelkiran (co-chair), Eugene Korsunskiy, Hung V.-T. Nguyen, Jen Seiler
Objective: Leaders at all levels foster community and civility through quarterly Fireside Chats, actively participating and supporting Thayer's D&I mission while promoting transparency, trust, and engagement across the community.
Working Group: Emily Monroe (chair), Elisabeth Waltz, Lydia Reedstrom, Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Vicki May
Objective: Leaders at all levels establish and communicate clear, inclusive feedback mechanisms, ensuring transparency and engagement while supporting Thayer's D&I goals and fostering a culture of community and civility.
Goal: Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive work and learning culture in which all students, staff, and faculty feel valued as an integral part of the community.
Working Group: Katie Hixon (co-chair), Simge Engelkiran (co-chair), Helene Seroussi, Kelli Kehoe, Wei Ouyang
Objective: Every community member is empowered and equipped to foster an inclusive environment, contributing to a culture that promotes continuous community building and learning across all levels of Thayer.
For faculty and staff:
For students (pilot):
Working Group: Haley Tucker (chair), Alex Boys, Linda Braden, Rafe Steinhauer, William Ren
Objective: Ensure all of Thayer's physical and digital resources are inclusive and accessible.
Goal: Refine existing or develop new student policies, practices, and programs to ensure every student has access to resources and opportunities to help them feel connected, supported, and to thrive.
Working Group: Jess Kinzie (co-chair), Lee Koh (co-chair), Peter Chin, Erin Mayfield, Matthias Fitzpatrick
Objective: Create new or expand successful and sustaining student-to-student and faculty-to-student mentorships.
Working Group: Colin Meyer (chair), Jentry Campbell, Julia Abraham, Liz Lerret, Wesley Marrero
Objective: Build a bridge-to-PhD for promising students and remove barriers to access for students traditionally underrepresented in STEM.
Goal: Refine existing or develop new faculty and staff recruitment and retention processes to ensure every employee has access to resources and opportunities to feel connected and supported, and to thrive.
Working Group: Emme Burgin (chair), Ashley Parker, Erin Mayfield, Laura Ray, Sol Diamond, Wesley Marrero
Objective: Evaluate for transparency and inclusion, identify barriers and opportunities for improvement of the faculty tenure and promotion processes as they relate to diversity and inclusion. Include clear guidelines and expectations.
Working Group: Dan Olson (appointed by Dean)
Objective: Identify needs for different groups of staff (ie. operational and administrative staff, research staff).
Throughout 2024–2025, we continued to collaborate with campus-wide partners on ongoing initiatives that support Thayer students, strengthen the community, and bolster health and wellness. These initiatives include the following:
During the faculty meeting, we presented a session on "Career Preparation Insights from International Students and Alumni."
Thayer Career Services collaborated with campus partners on a series of panels and programs to support international students at Thayer, giving students opportunities to learn about the international student career resources available on campus from Dartmouth's Office of Visa and Immigration Services (OVIS). Most sessions offered both in-person and Zoom attendance options.
This year, each fellow designed an educational program for students to encourage peer-to-peer learning and engagement:
Thayer's Community Health & Wellness Committee's mission is to facilitate community gatherings and champion activities that promote community health and wellness. Throughout the year, the committee organized and hosted numerous events aimed at fostering community engagement and well-being.
Zack Bennis, Sol Diamond, Simge Engelkiran, Shudong Jiang, Danielle Pierce, Lydia Reedstrom, Elisabeth Waltz, Holly Wilkinson
Thayer continues to provide resources to four active student organizations that support the academic and professional growth of students underrepresented in engineering:
A highlight for the groups was being invited to present at the annual Board of Advisors' Luncheon in February 2025. NSBE, SHPE, and AISES presented overviews of the accomplishments, growth over the past five years, and community involvement.
During 2024–2025, Thayer provided funding for a total of 36 students to attend national conferences in Chicago, San Antonio, and Anaheim.
The following are additional highlights from the student groups:
Humans of Thayer, our photo-story project on Instagram and Flickr, continues to showcase the individuals who make up the Dartmouth Engineering community. Each story has helped promote human connection, acceptance, and a sense of belonging.
The D&I Committee is comprised of faculty, staff, and students committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming learning and workplace culture at Thayer.
