Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The University of Houston has received two new grants designed to address barriers that prevent low-income and underrepresented students from pursuing STEM education. Because many postdocs transition into positions that involve teaching, communication and mentoring, effective education in these areas should be the standard.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 29, 2023

More III, Assistant Director for STEM Education for the National Science Foundation and Professor of Urban Education and Executive Director, Todd Anthony Bell National Resource Center on the African American Male at The Ohio State University who gave the response for the address. Funded by a $1.4 million grant from the Andrew W.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 31, 2023

Academia and industry alike have long grappled with the lingering issue of gender equity in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and professions. The National Girls Collaborative Project’s 2023 “State of Girls and Women in STEM” report revealed much of the same.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We aim to eliminate equity gaps and continue to transform our institution into a Hispanic-graduating institution.” Equity, familia and servingness are woven into the college’s leadership, programs and services to foster success for all students.

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 29, 2022

The Student Research Foundation has been pleased to partner with the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) for several years, supporting girls’ and young women’s access to, and participation in, STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Engaging Girls in STEM: [link]. Access and Equity: [link].

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