The Sankofa Project:
The Sankofa Project:
Cultivating Socially Conscious Engineers
Cultivating Socially Conscious Engineers
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Purpose
Purpose
Our objective is to use Black history as a guiding resource for re-engineering a more humanistic future. This project aims to restore accuracy and strength to the narrative about Black Americans’ role in developing our country, we anticipate this will enhance inclusivity by centering the stories and perspectives of a racially marginalized group. We believe this information is important for everyone, so we invite students of diverse identities to participate.
Project Team
Project Team
Dr. James Holly, Jr.
Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering
Core Faculty Member - Engineering Education Research Program
Dr. Solomon Adera
Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering
Sankofa is a word from the Ghanaian Twi language and is linked to the Akan proverb “ge wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi” which translates to “It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten.”
Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Our activities are sponsored in part by The Michigan College of Engineering's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Faculty Grant. The grant is awarded to Michigan Engineering faculty members interested in leading activities to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Michigan Engineering departments and divisions.
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Contact: jhollyjr@umich.edu
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