Diversity at Watson College

Mission Statement

Binghamton University's Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science is strongly committed to cultivating and sustaining an educational and employment environment that is diverse in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, interests, abilities, and perspectives. The Watson College values diversity as a strength critical to its educational mission, and expects every member of our community to contribute to an inclusive and respectful culture for all. The Watson College seeks to create and sustain learning environments where differences and similarities are valued and respected, and all students, especially women and underrepresented students, are included and empowered to excel in engineering education.

If you're interested in supporting any of these programs, please contact Monica Majors or you can donate directly to the Watson College Fund for Diversity Initiatives.

Programs

• Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
• Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)
• Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement
• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
• Graduate Diversity Visitation Program

Research Programs

• Summer Training Experience in Engineering Research (STEER)
• Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)

Fellowships

• Clifford D. Clark Diversity Fellowship for Graduate Students
• Bridge to the Doctorate
• GEM Consortium Fellowship

Community Outreach

• Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS)
• Science Technology Entry Program (STEP)

Student Clubs

• The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
• The Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)

Partnerships

• Xavier University of Louisiana

Graduate school application fee waivers

We are happy to be able to grant application fee waivers to CSTEP, EOP, HEOP, LSAMP Program, Project 1000, SEEK Program or TRIO Program (McNair Scholars Program, Student Support Services, Upward Bound, etc.) students and to GEM Fellowship applicants. If you are eligible, read, complete and submit the Application Fee Waiver Form.

We are also happy to be able to grant application fee waivers to United States Armed Forces veterans and active duty service members. If you are eligible, read, complete and submit the Application Fee Waiver Form - U.S. Armed Forces.