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10 U.S. Universities Selected to Advance Systemic Change in Doctoral STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Applications for funding were assessed for the quality of planned activities, the breadth of participating departments on campus, and the depth of institutional commitment to identifying and addressing systemic barriers to success in graduate education.

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Ten U.S. Universities Selected to Advance Systemic Change in Doctoral STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Applications for funding were assessed for the quality of planned activities, the breadth of participating departments on campus, and the depth of institutional commitment to identifying and addressing systemic barriers to success in graduate education.

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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The median mid-career salary for individuals with a STEM degree is $76,000, compared to the median pay of $61,000 across all majors. This provides further evidence that investing in a STEM education is not just beneficial for students, but it’s a crucial factor for enhancing economic mobility within our communities.

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AERA Announces 2024 Fellows

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He has ushered the College of Education through the finalization of a strategic plan and strengthened relationships with the MSU College of Natural Science and MSU Health Sciences, resulting in new initiatives like the Advancing Education with Science strategic priority.

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VUU Webinar Discusses NSF Funding and STEM Research at HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Moore III, assistant director of the NSF’s Directorate for STEM Education (EDU), explained the various efforts that NSF has taken to support STEM research in higher ed, including for HBCUs. Dr. James L. Kalantarians added that interested individuals should volunteer to be a reviewer for proposals.

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Ohio State Scientists Named AAAS Fellows

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Mohler Peter “Ohio State’s newly elected Fellows represent a breadth of expertise in subjects ranging from cardiac disorders and marine life to STEM education and exoplanets,” said Dr. Peter Mohler, executive vice president for research, innovation, and knowledge at Ohio State. “I Ohio State’s newest fellows are: Dr.

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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Point Foundation was founded in 2001 and most of its early applicants were gay males whose parents refused to pay for college after they came out. The number of applicants and their diversity have increased significantly over time. He is the director of the PRISM (Power, Resistance & Identity in STEM Education) research lab.