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NSF Grants Fund STEM Education Equity in Houston

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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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RTI Receives $190M Cooperative Agreement for Defense STEM Education Consortium

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Department of Defense (DoD) in an initiative to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. "To The programs aim to bridge gaps in underserved communities, where STEM education and career opportunities may be lacking. "We

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Tribal Colleges and Universities Seek Greater Recognition and Funding

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towards Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, that has increased funding resources for TCUs in the STEM field—but there is a need for a more balanced education,” said Crazy Bull. It’s another reason Crazy Bull wants to see more flexible funding come to TCUs. There’s a drive in the U.S.

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Ohio State Scientists Named AAAS Fellows

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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 Dr. James L. Dr. James L.

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Championing Student Success

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“We find that student success has increased,” says Rahming, whose scholarly research centers on the STEM-related experiences of Afro-Caribbean women and other women of color in STEM education and careers. The Colombia native has plans to practice medicine in underserved communities around the globe.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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. … This program paired faculty members with developmental education freshmen. Faculty mentors were encouraged to engage with mentees, which resulted in faculty having to discover which methods worked best to communicate with their students. Of the more than 7,500 students enrolled at Wright College, 62% are Latino.

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Women in STEM: Perception Versus Reality

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of the STEM workforce in the U.K. Across Europe, women account for more than half of the continent’s population but just 17% of its information and communications technology professionals. Ami Moyal It is crucial to understand that gender inequity in STEM is driven more by perception than by reality. Women make up only 29.4%

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