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The '''''Conference on Diversity in Engineering''''' (CDE) is presented by the [[CFES|Canadian Federation of Engineering Students]] (CFES) in collaboration with universities from across Canada. CDE 2016 aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of diversity in engineering. The conference will encourage and aid students in developing knowledge surrounding the variety of individuals, cultures and perspectives found within engineering communities to better address the multidisciplinary issues of society. Our goal is to foster an open and welcoming environment that values the differences within engineering groups to improve the quality and inclusivity of engineering design.
==History==
The Conference on Diversity in Engineering was established to replace the very successful National Conference on Women in Engineering (NCWiE). NCWiE was founded by students at Queen’s University in response to the 1989 [http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/polytechnique-massacre-lives-forever-changed massacre at l’École Polytechnique in Montreal]. Since then, it continues to be hosted by different universities across the nation. The intent to change the title was to encourage an inclusive environment, cover additional topics, and allow for different discussions. As such, the content of this report was drafted looking at a conference geared towards increasing diversity in general, rather than just the inclusion of women. CFES is a group that aims to empower and improve its member schools, voicing the opinion of engineering students to other organizations in Canada. CFES has been governing and representing the interests of Canadian engineering students for the past 45 years.
== CDE 2016: Montreal ==
As Canada’s second largest city, Montreal serves as a great location for CDE as it presents great cultural diversity and is a growing hub for engineering and innovation. Planned day and night activities throughout the conference will allow delegates to experience firsthand the spirit of the city. McGill’s excellent academic reputation is topped only by its diverse and passionate student body from all walks of life and every corner of the world. CDE 2016 will unite these perspectives with the goal of promoting excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the field of engineering in Canada -- and throughout the world.