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How Maricopa Community Colleges are Leading with Workforce-aligned Bachelor’s Degrees

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As an educator myself, who taught high school mathematics in the community I called home, I know firsthand the level of preparedness K-12 teachers need to be successful for their students. By partnering with Intel, our curriculum prepares students for real-world application. Maricopa Community Colleges has been at the forefront of AI.

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TAU KADHI

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He holds a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics, a master’s in mathematics curriculum and instruction, and a master’s in applied mathematics, all from Prairie View A&M University, as well as an M.B.A. in mathematics curriculum and instruction from Texas A&M University.

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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

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One of the most strategic investments that can be made when it comes to having a well-prepared workforce for the economy of the future is in mathematics education. It is imperative to equip students with the mathematical skills necessary to navigate their chosen fields.

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Math Bridges to a Brighter Future

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Mathematics, often regarded as a daunting subject, can significantly influence a student’s academic trajectory and career options. Regardless of an instructor's talent or the allure of a dynamic curriculum, success hinges not solely on external factors, but also on the learner's mindset. This transition is far from trivial.

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PAUL R. WATSON II

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Watson holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Houghton College and master’s degrees in mathematics education from Syracuse University and in teaching and curriculum from the University of Rochester. Watson II has been appointed president of Michigan’s Kellogg Community College. He earned an Ed.D.

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Grassroots Push for Computer Science Education Gears Up

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The school has an existing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.) All of the students will take the aforementioned computational thinking assessment which will help to inform what version of a computer science curriculum they will receive. magnet program where half of the students in the pilot will come from.

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VUU Webinar Discusses NSF Funding and STEM Research at HBCUs

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At Lincoln University, HBCU researchers are creating a sustainability curriculum around food studies and social media engagement,” Moore said. “At Such programs include the Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Initiative , the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program ; and the HBCU Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP), now in its 25th year. “At