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Columbia University Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over Inflated Rankings Data for $9 Million

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The controversy began in July 2022 when Columbia mathematics professor Dr. Michael Thaddeus published a detailed analysis questioning the accuracy of data underlying the university's No. In response to the allegations, Columbia announced in June 2023 that its undergraduate programs would withdraw from participating in U.S.

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Student Success in STEM

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Bureau of Labor Statistics projection that the majority of the fastest-growing occupations from 2023 to 2033 are in STEMthese promising careers often remain inaccessible to underrepresented groups. Programs such as MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) and STEM honors programs provide recognition and a sense of community.

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Authorship for post/PhDers – author order

Patter by Pat Thomson

The second approach is via calculation this is called a mathematical contribution. I confess that calculating mathematical contribution always seems to me a bit like arguing over who drank most wine at dinner when it comes to paying the restaurant bill. BMC Res Notes 16 , 329 (2023). Mustafa, M.A., Fatimi, A.S. Mustafa, M.A.,

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NC A&T Chancellor Dr. Harold L. Martin, Sr. Announces Retirement at End of 2023-24 School Year

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will retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) Chancellor Dr. Harold L. Martin, Sr., Dr. Harold L. Martin – the first alum to lead N.C. A&T – is the longest serving chancellor in the University of North Carolina System and among the U.S.’s

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Community College Leader Recognized as 2023 Diverse Champion

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Despite other opportunities available to him, he decided to pursue a degree in mathematics secondary education. Both are first-generation college students, grew up in migrant farming communities, have a background in mathematics, and served as president of MCCCD institutions (before Gonzales became chancellor of MCCCD).

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ETS Rolls Out Scholarships for Students Demonstrating Excellence

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Those selected will receive a full tuition-only need/merit scholarships for the 2023–2024 academic school year. college student during the 2022–2023 academic school year with a GPA of 3.5 It is intended to go to a student from an underrepresented group pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in mathematics education or STEM.

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Student ACT Scores Decline from Year Before

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for the Class of 2023, signaling a 0.3-point The Class of 2023 is a “COVID cohort,” given that the class were in their first year of high school during the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic. The average ACT test composite score fell to 19.5 point decrease from the year before, according to new data.