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A Scholarship of the Underserved to Inspire Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rates and incidents are higher among racially minoritized students; having an in-depth understanding of what college students face now and the support they receive will have an impact on their abilities to live full lives as adults and be productive citizens.”

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The Right Formula

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Melvin C. Terrell Scholars Dive into Research

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I think it’s because I’m a first-generation student from a low-income area,” said the master’s candidate in educational leadership at the California State University, Fullerton College of Education. “I I didn’t really have a lot of mentors growing up who were in higher ed or had any idea what research was. It’s not scary.”

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Mizzou Grad Student Aspires to Inspire the Underrepresented in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“My research involves making fluorescent sensors to detect changes in blood pH,” he said of his fellowship from the National Institutes of Health-Initiative for Maximizing Student Development. The fortunate thing is I get to do both.

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Impacting the Environment - Dr. Majid Bagheri

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Career mentors: Dr. Joel Burken, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Dr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University Education: BSc., Bagheri is inspired by teaching students underrepresented in STEM fields. He takes pride in seeing students embrace the subjects with some going onto graduate programs.

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Class to Career: Essential Soft Skills Every College Student Needs

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This approach ensures students understand soft skills’ relevance and real-world application. Real-world application At our student success center, we faced a challenge that perfectly illustrates the importance of practical experience in teaching students the importance of developing their soft skills.

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

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Get Started Improved Study Skills Private tutors do more than just teach the content of IB subjects. They also help students develop effective study skills, time management techniques, and test-taking strategies. They can help students manage stress, cope with the workload, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.