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

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, Rutgers University; Ed.M., mathematics education; and Ph.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

To provide a backdrop, in 2022, 798,534 students were enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduate programs in the United States (National Science Foundation, 2022). Existing research shows that there are myriad storms that serve as barriers to Black males developing or maintaining interest in STEM.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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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. Dr. James L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

The joy has now turned to sadness as a new law in Texas has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at publicly funded universities. Leyva is an associate professor of Mathematics Education & STEM Higher Education in the Vanderbilt University-Peabody College of Education & Human Development.

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