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Math Bridges to a Brighter Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mathematics, often regarded as a daunting subject, can significantly influence a student’s academic trajectory and career options. Students’ self-perceptions are central to the actions, or inactions, they pursue within social systems such as in mathematics classrooms. This transition is far from trivial.

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Dr. Emily Bouck, Michigan State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She is a professor and associate dean for research at Michigan State University, researching mathematics education for students with disabilities and those at-risk. Bouck is published in over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles and has authored six books and over 30 book chapters.

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Two Scholars are Building Diversity Initiative Database for All

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Curtis Byrd, co-author of the 2021 book Academic Pipeline Programs: Diversifying Pathways from the Bachelor’s to the Professoriate. Dr. Rihana Mason, coauthor of the 2021 book Academic Pipeline Programs: Diversifying Pathways from the Bachelor’s to the Professoriate.

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Report: Reading and Math Skills of 13-Year-Olds See Decline

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Reading and mathematics skills of 13-year-olds have declined, according to findings from The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)’s NAEP long-term trend (LTT) reading and math assessments. These misguided efforts limit academic progress for all students and must be stopped.”

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Alabama A&M Launches Effort to Combat Racial STEM Teacher Gap

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There will also be funding to cover books and other materials, as well as travel to and from student teaching placements. Around a quarter of the money will go directly to help students, including tuition reimbursement for the initial two courses and scholarships later on. The answer is yes. The program offers multiple entry points.)

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Association Blends Science and Culture for Hispanics, Native Americans

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He directs the Tapia Center for Excellence and Equity at Rice University, where he has taught, among other subjects, engineering and computational applied mathematics and operations research. “We SACNAS’ birth coincided with the Black Power and Chicano Power Movements, said Tapia, whose honors include a National Medal of Science.

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Driving Global Economic Success Through Diversity and Prosperity in STEM Education

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Multiple academic studies have demonstrated that encouraging children to pursue a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) career gives them a distinct business advantage later in life. Chuluunbaatar has authored a chapter in the book Women of Color in STEM: Navigating the Double Bind in Higher Education.