Minority Engineering Program
Peer-supported . . . success through collaboration . . .
The Program
Offers minority engineering students an arena to collaborate and communicate at the University of Dayton to
- Engage in a summer residential program
- Participate in workshops for academic success
- Focus on professional development at bi-weekly workshops
- Collaborate with upperclass MEP students at study tables
- Enroll with MEP peers in the same math, chemistry and physics courses
- Engage in peer-to-peer mentoring
- Receive individual advising with the MEP director
Through the University of Dayton's Minority Engineering Program (MEP), African American, Hispanic American and Native American students find the peer support, academic rigor and professional networking that will equip them with the skills and relationships needed for success in education and in careers as engineers.
For more information, go to the MEP Brochure 
or contact Laura Bistrek by phone 937-229-2407 or by email.
Scholarships
Students in MEP who maintain University scholarship academic standards receive a yearly $3,000 scholarship.
Minority Leaders Program
As an MEP student at the University of Dayton, scholarships and internships are available through the Minority Leaders Program. Through the program, University faculty engage in undergraduate research activities and serve as mentors; and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) provides internships.
Contact Information
University of Dayton
Minority Engineering Program
Women Engineering Program
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-0227
Laura Bistrek, Director
Minority Engineering Program
Women Engineering Program
Kettering Laboratories Room 261
937-229-2407
Maceo Cofield, Senior Development and Recruitment Officer
Kettering Laboratories Room 261
937-229-3181
Julie Brill, Administrative Assistant
Kettering Laboratories Room 261
937-229-5080
