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Education Department Launches STEM Education Initiative

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Department of Education (ED) has launched an initiative to bolster science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education nationally. ED also hosted the YOU Belong in STEM National Coordinating Conference Dec. bringing together various groups to discuss STEM education. 7 in Washington, D.C.,

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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.

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From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

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Moore is also the assistant director of the Directorate for STEM Education at the National Science Foundation. billion and nearly 200 employees, he helps to leads the largest federal entity dedicated to funding educational research. His work on diversifying the STEM fields has won him international accolades.

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Driving Global Economic Success Through Diversity and Prosperity in STEM Education

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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.

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10 U.S. Universities Selected to Advance Systemic Change in Doctoral STEM Education

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million, mark the start of a new phase of grant-making in the Sloan Foundation’s Higher Education program, part of a multi-year, $30 million commitment. Espinosa, program director of the Sloan Foundation’s grantmaking in higher education. Christa Mahlobo is honored at a ceremony recognizing her attainment of a Ph.D.

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Ten U.S. Universities Selected to Advance Systemic Change in Doctoral STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million, mark the start of a new phase of grant-making in the Sloan Foundation’s Higher Education program, part of a multi-year, $30 million commitment. Espinosa, program director of the Sloan Foundation’s grantmaking in higher education. Christa Mahlobo is honored at a ceremony recognizing her attainment of a Ph.D.

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Student Success in STEM

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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.