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Dr. Sylvester James Gates, Jr.: Pioneering Theoretical Physicist Bridges Mathematical Worlds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Thats the West Africaninspired name that Gates and several close colleagues bestowed upon the geometric diagrams they use to represent mathematical relationships between certain particles and their yet-to-be-discovered superpartners. I create mathematics that nobody else has created before me.

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Student Success in STEM

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Proper Support and Outreach Services Denise Whisenhunt Comprehensive support systems are critical for minority students success in STEM. Embedded tutors in STEM courses give students immediate access to help, while support courses or refreshers address gaps in understanding and build a strong foundation for success.

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lomax UNCF’s new research report, Transforming Futures: The Economic Engines of HBCUs , offers empirical evidence of the profound impact HBCUs have on the success of students, communities and the nation as a whole. They serve more economically disenfranchised students than most U.S. Dr. Michael L.

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How Maricopa Community Colleges are Leading with Workforce-aligned Bachelor’s Degrees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As an educator myself, who taught high school mathematics in the community I called home, I know firsthand the level of preparedness K-12 teachers need to be successful for their students. While such changes may provide short-term relief, they do not address the long-term issue and have been shown to adversely impact students.

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Math Bridges to a Brighter Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mathematics, often regarded as a daunting subject, can significantly influence a student’s academic trajectory and career options. If one does not believe that they will be successful in a math class, then they can be defeated before they even begin. This transition is far from trivial.

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Five Questions That College Leaders Should Be Asking to Improve Student Success in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While some individual campuses have emerged as success stories around college completion, growth in the nation’s college completion rate has stalled at 62.2%, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Many adult learners must prioritize earning a living and caring for their families.

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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. It is imperative to equip students with the mathematical skills necessary to navigate their chosen fields.