This paper is a product of the Monash Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Sharing Circle (EDISC) and seeks to highlight alignments between the Conceive-Design-Implement- Operate (CDIO) framework and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) concepts and provide inspiration for how to operationalise these. EDISC builds connections between education practitioners from across the Monash community who influence teaching practices in Monash courses, including those offered in the multiple disciplines and specialisations of the Faculty of Engineering. The shared mission of the group members producing this paper is to identify opportunities to influence and advocate for equitable practices and considerations during the conceive, design, implement and operate stages of learning experiences. By leveraging these synergies, the group aims to contribute towards the cultivation of environments that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive, and observe the results of these. As such, this group is well placed to advise on how this can be achieved through frameworks such as CDIO. This can influence better educational outcomes, fostering a holistic approach in CDIO that incorporates social and ethical dimensions alongside technical excellence. This paper highlights the opportunities for embedding EDI in the CDIO framework and philosophy, identified by members of our Sharing Circle.
