Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 14, 2023
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. Unfortunately, STEM education is currently facing challenges that could affect the success of skilled students around the globe.
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
APRIL 20, 2023
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. At Tuskegee University, they're conducting integrated STEM research and makerspaces. Dr. James L.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“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. Paul, Minnesota, and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the College of Saint Benedict in St.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Our comprehensive strategy emphasizes culturally relevant curriculum, robust community connections and clear pathways to success—crucial for nurturing a sense of belonging and enhancing academic persistence. One of our most stand-out achievements is our efforts to increase Latinx faculty representation,” says Rochon.
COE
OCTOBER 31, 2023
From there, I started visiting local high schools and community colleges, passionately advocating for STEM education. My journey of reaching out to kids began when I was an engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Lab, and as a GEM scholar, I got a fellowship for my graduate degree at UC Santa Barbara.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 2, 2025
Likewise, as a higher education professional, I have mentored and supported first-generation Black postsecondary STEM students who share similar life experiences, aspirations, challenges, and stories that help them persist through their STEM education and workforce readiness training. Kornbluh et al.
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