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JANUARY 11, 2024

Sloan Foundation has announced the recipients of 10 seed grants to launch its Sloan Centers for Systemic Change (SCSC) initiative to transform their doctoral education programs in STEM fields. We know that we can make graduate education in STEM better for everyone,” said Dr. Adam Falk, president of the Alfred P.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

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. 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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Addressing these disparities is crucial for fostering a diverse and inclusive STEM workforce that reflects the richness of our society and drives innovation. To ensure equity in STEM education, colleges and universities must take proactive steps to recruit, support, retain, and graduate minority students.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Her research has also included co-curricular STEM education and its role in undergraduate identity formation. She was invited by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to serve as a member of their joint roundtable on advancing change in undergraduate STEM education. Nembhard holds a Ph.D.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

Hank Weddington The grant is designed to address science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher shortages and create pathways for underrepresented students to become STEM educators, according to Dr. Hank Weddington, dean of the College of Education and Human Services.

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JULY 19, 2024

By: Alina de Zoysa, STEM Policy Intern, Office of the Deputy Secretary On the first day of my freshman year, I walked into my AP Biology classroom and once again saw a familiar sight: I was the only minority. Throughout my education, my advanced STEM classrooms consistently lacked peers and educators who looked like me.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Using an interdisciplinary approach, Leyva’s research explores how interlocking systems of power, including racism and cisheteropatriarchy, impact classroom teaching and student support in undergraduate mathematics and STEM higher education. mathematics education; and Ph.D., mathematics education Career mentors: Dr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Jackson, a professor and dean of the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Education, is among 24 exemplary scholars selected by the American Educational Research Association. Their meaningful contributions to the education research field demonstrate the highest standards of academic excellence. Dr. Jerlando F.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Black males need support from childhood through graduate education to improve, fulfill, and correct inequitable access to careers in science and engineering. Existing research shows that there are myriad storms that serve as barriers to Black males developing or maintaining interest in STEM. Dr. Brian A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 2, 2023

In addition to research, Corbett is a committed mentor and advocate for STEM education. She is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Benjamin Franklin Next Gen Award and the Salzman Memorial Award in Virology.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Department of Education, the Upward Bound program works with students from six area high schools that are identified as potential first-generation college students.

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JUNE 9, 2023

A physical chemist with a research specialty in ultrafast laser spectroscopy, Edington’s scholarly work includes matters such as research and training for faculty in STEM education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 24, 2023

The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), which has been working since 1973 to bring TCUs to the attention of federal policymakers, found that for every one dollar invested in TCUs, the return is at least $5.20 Faculty have been known to buy a student’s textbooks if the student cannot afford them. There’s a drive in the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Moore III The webinar, “Federal Funding and HBCUs,” held on Wednesday, centered on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) efforts to support STEM research and education at HBCUs. Moore listed numerous NSF scholarships and programs beneficial to HBCU research in fields including STEM, data science, and computing. Dr. James L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2024

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 Scott Gaudi , professor of astronomy. Dr. James L.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This group, smaller in number, comprised almost exclusively Black and brown graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Collectively, we can increase the number – and improve the experiences – of Black males in STEM. Please share the website, the videos, and the handouts with others.

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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. and James L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

“The political landscape that’s targeting LGBTQ people is taking a toll on young people’s mental health, especially right now with the Supreme Court decisions and DEI efforts being removed or educational institutions being pressured by their state governments,” says Jorge Valencia, executive director of the Point Foundation. Dr. Luis A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2023

Sethuraman Panchanathan The report, “ Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities 2023 ,” is a federal attempt to investigate diversity trends in STEM employment and education. NCSES is part of the NSF. "Our population, the report found.

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JULY 5, 2023

Glenn Gilyot Institution:  University of Missouri-Columbia Graduate Program:   Chemistry PhD , Graduate Minor: College Teaching , Graduate Certificate: Science Outreach Education:  Xavier University of Louisiana, Chemistry B.S. Mentors:  Candace Lawrence, PhD (Xavier University of Louisiana); Timothy Glass, Ph.D.

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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.

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MAY 31, 2023

We build collaborations with NGOs and the educational system in order to promote a stronger national education continuum in the STEM disciplines, with social involvement programs geared specifically toward the female population.

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JULY 16, 2023

STEM Cubs is designed to engage students “historically underrepresented in STEM education and career fields,” according to the university website. It’s the kind of program that builds interest and excitement about science in young people at an early age.

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Community College Review

JUNE 30, 2022

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 29, 2022

We would like to share several resources created by NGCP that we think will be useful to STEM teachers and out-of-school time STEM program leaders: State of Girls and Women in STEM. Engaging Girls in STEM: [link]. STEM Survey. Access and Equity: [link].

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EAB

JANUARY 31, 2023

Blogs Oklahoma cooperative extension service: Family and consumer sciences January 31, 2023 Gina Peek Associate Dean, Extension Engagement and Continuing Education, Oklahoma State University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Johns Hopkins University Press.

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The Advisor That Cares

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

While written with IT Leaders in mind, innovative educators and support staff can benefit from these 10 Calls to Action for the Future of Technology in Higher Ed. #1 “AI has the power to transform how colleges and universities provide services, support vulnerable populations, improve STEM education, and much more” (Gonick, 2023).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The HBCU STEM US focuses on exploring and sharing the narratives of HBCUs through convergence research for our benefit and that of the nation, thereby chronicling the tradition of excellence in STEM education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. of the population, they only represent 9% of those in STEM fields.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Sam Blanco III (SB3): One of the things that I remember growing up was when I went to UC-Davis again, coming from the Delano breakfast, and the movie I saw was “Stand and Deliver,” which inspired me to want to go into education. Streaming allows schools and universities to use it as an educational tool, making a lasting impact.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 2, 2024

Department of Health, Education and Welfare, between 1977 and 1981. Eddie Bernice turned a childhood dream to work in medicine into a lifetime of service, fighting to get millions of Americans access to healthcare, education, and opportunity.” President Joe Biden praised Johnson in a statement following her death.

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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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