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Making Math More Equitable

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. Leyva teaches and mentors undergraduate and graduate students.

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Leveraging Grants for STEM Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Women have been making crucial contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics since long before STEM was an educational buzzword. This lack of representation has long been blamed as a pipeline problem — that there are fewer women receiving STEM PhDs and therefore fewer candidates to teach.

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Grant Equity Mentoring Faculty

Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

We evolved our mentoring program so that it better serves the students we are supporting at this time,” says Valencia. Leyva is an associate professor of Mathematics Education & STEM Higher Education in the Vanderbilt University-Peabody College of Education & Human Development. Dr. Luis A. The opposite is true for Leyva. “As

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Eda Davis-Lowe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Davis-Lowe researches STEM diversity, higher education, educational policy and teaching methods. Title: Assistant Vice President, Educational Partnerships, Valencia College Davis-Lowe currently serves as assistant vice president for partnerships for educational equity at Valencia College.

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Mathematics Facilitation Mentoring Teaching

Crafting More Efficient Transportation Systems

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Operations Research, Georgia Institute of Technology Mentors: Dr. Alan Erera and Dr. Alejandro Toriello, H. Banerjee excels at both teaching and research, according to Dr. Damon P. He is really interested in learning how he stays connected — boots on the ground — with the students he will be teaching.”

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Teaching Mathematics Faculty Equity

Report Provides Frank Data on Black PhD Holders in STEM Fields

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Sloan Foundation and RTI International have engaged in a study of Black and Hispanic individuals who have achieved PhD degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. Espinosa said this exposes students at MSIs to research opportunities and mentoring. The debt load of those who did is disproportionately high.

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Grant Mathematics Teaching Faculty

Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Early in her time as an administrator at Virginia Tech, she implemented the Black Engineering Support Team (BEST), having Black upperclassmen be peer mentors to freshmen. Those freshmen remained bonded and, in time, became mentors. Engaging with students was fulfilling, but Watford says she realized teaching was not her calling.

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Paying it Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

applied mathematics, Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, Mexico; M.S., mathematics, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute; and Ph.D., mathematics, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute Career mentors: Dr. Rafael H. He has advised Ph.D.,

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Mathematics Mentoring Advising Teaching

Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Hines Our co-edited book, Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling, is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on Black males. We also examine programs and interventions that have been specially designed to improve Black males' mathematics skills. Dr. Erik M.

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Advising Counseling Mentoring Teaching

Exposing Higher Ed's Hidden Access Barriers - Dr. Karina Salazar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2025

Career mentors: Dr. Ozan Jaquette, UCLA; Dr. Gary D. Though she initially pursued STEM, based on her strong mathematics performance, she soon discovered her talent for writing and switched to journalism. We tend to think about research, teaching and service as very distinct from one another," she says. Journalism; M.A.,

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Access Accessibility Mathematics Higher education

Unlocking Success: The Benefits of Having a Tutor for Your MYP Journey

Good Tutors Finder

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Tutors can identify a student’s strengths and weaknesses, tailor their teaching methods to the student’s learning style , and create a customized learning plan. They can teach students effective study strategies, how to organize their notes and manage their time efficiently.

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Tutoring Success Mathematics Teaching

Achieving Better Results: The Benefits of Private Tutoring for IB Preparation

Good Tutors Finder

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Get Started Improved Study Skills Private tutors do more than just teach the content of IB subjects. Support Beyond Academics Private tutors often become mentors and offer emotional support to students during the challenging IB program.

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Tutoring Scheduling Mathematics Instruction

Preparing for Success: How to Start the New Academic Year at an International School with a Private Tutor

Good Tutors Finder

AUGUST 21, 2024

They can then tailor their sessions to focus on these weaknesses, using various teaching methods to ensure that the material is fully understood. How a Private Tutor Helps: Beyond academic support, a tutor can serve as a mentor , helping your child develop a positive attitude toward learning.

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Tutoring Success Curriculum Scheduling

Young, Brilliant, and Ready: Preparing Black Males for Postsecondary Opportunities and Transitions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

Teach Black males and their families about the hidden curriculum (e.g., Partner with community members, especially Black men, to serve as mentors and role models in the college-going and transition process. Involve families in the college-going process. Then, as our partners, they can better support their sons.

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