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UW-Madison's Black Males in Engineering Video Series Wins Prestigious Telly Award 

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Brian Burt A groundbreaking video series designed to support Black boys and men in STEM education has earned national recognition, highlighting the University of Wisconsin-Madison's commitment to diversity and inclusion in engineering fields.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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CSUF partners with nine community colleges in Project RAISE (Regional Alliance in STEM Education), pairing community college students with CSUF faculty mentors for eight-week, immersive summer research experiences for which students receive a $5,000 stipend.

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10 U.S. Universities Selected to Advance Systemic Change in Doctoral STEM Education

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Applications for funding were assessed for the quality of planned activities, the breadth of participating departments on campus, and the depth of institutional commitment to identifying and addressing systemic barriers to success in graduate education.

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Ten U.S. Universities Selected to Advance Systemic Change in Doctoral STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Applications for funding were assessed for the quality of planned activities, the breadth of participating departments on campus, and the depth of institutional commitment to identifying and addressing systemic barriers to success in graduate education.

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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

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The median mid-career salary for individuals with a STEM degree is $76,000, compared to the median pay of $61,000 across all majors. This provides further evidence that investing in a STEM education is not just beneficial for students, but it’s a crucial factor for enhancing economic mobility within our communities.

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AERA Announces 2024 Fellows

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He has ushered the College of Education through the finalization of a strategic plan and strengthened relationships with the MSU College of Natural Science and MSU Health Sciences, resulting in new initiatives like the Advancing Education with Science strategic priority.

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VUU Webinar Discusses NSF Funding and STEM Research at HBCUs

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Moore III, assistant director of the NSF’s Directorate for STEM Education (EDU), explained the various efforts that NSF has taken to support STEM research in higher ed, including for HBCUs. Dr. James L. Kalantarians added that interested individuals should volunteer to be a reviewer for proposals.