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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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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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Sloan Foundation has announced the recipients of 10 seed grants to launch its Sloan Centers for Systemic Change (SCSC) initiative to transform their doctoral education programs in STEM fields. The Alfred P. Dr. 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

Sloan Foundation has announced the recipients of 10 seed grants to launch its Sloan Centers for Systemic Change (SCSC) initiative to transform their doctoral education programs in STEM fields. The Alfred P. Dr. Christa Mahlobo is honored at a ceremony recognizing her attainment of a Ph.D.

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RTI Receives $190M Cooperative Agreement for Defense STEM Education Consortium

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Department of Defense (DoD) in an initiative to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. "To The programs aim to bridge gaps in underserved communities, where STEM education and career opportunities may be lacking. "We

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Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard Named President of Harvey Mudd College

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Her research has also included co-curricular STEM education and its role in undergraduate identity formation. She was invited by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to serve as a member of their joint roundtable on advancing change in undergraduate STEM education. Nembhard holds a Ph.D.