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“It has never been more important to empower women and students from disadvantaged backgrounds to become the engineers of the future,” says UCI Foundation trustee Stacey Nicholas (right), here with collaborator Regina Ragan, diversity chair and professor in UCI’s Henry Samueli School of Engineering. “Equally important is a commitment to a diverse faculty that brings unique perspectives and can serve as role models for students.” Steve Zylius / UCI