Graduate Student Seminar
September 19, 2025
12:45 p.m. ET
7500 Wean Hall
Engineering Inclusion: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging & Success
This session will explore how engineering schools can build capacity for inclusive excellence using Daryl Smith's Framework for Diversity. The framework emphasizes the power of intentional action and engaged leadership in shaping a culture where every student, faculty and staff member feels valued, supported and equipped to succeed.
Dr. Alaine M. Allen
Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Outreach, Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering
Dr. Alaine M. Allen is a dedicated educator with more than thirty years creating opportunities for and amplifying the voices of individuals from groups historically overlooked, underestimated, or marginalized in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. In her current role, she collaborates with a team of professionals to strengthen the culture of the college and develop mentoring and educational initiatives that empower students, staff and faculty. Additionally, she holds the position of Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy. Dr. Allen is passionate about fostering a culture of inclusive excellence that empowers the entire community to collaborate, bridge differences, and thrive together.
She earned a B.S. in Physics Education from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, as well as an M.Ed. in Policy, Planning, and Evaluation and an Ed.D. in Higher Education Management, both from the University of Pittsburgh. She is the proud mother of one adult son, Antoine Allen Jr.