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Racialized Agency as a Buffer for K-16 Black Students in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, in certain courses and majors, Black students are often discouraged or deterred from pursuing them, specifically in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). FAMILY-SCHOOL COLLABORATION MATTERS. Formal policies and strategies must be in operation in schools to build home-school collaborations.

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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. As more two-year colleges begin implementing bachelors degrees, I encourage their leaders to collaborate with Maricopa Community Colleges.

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Jefferson to Preside Over Roxbury Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jefferson “I am excited to collaborate with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students, and the broader community to shape this esteemed institution's next chapter of success,” said Jefferson, whose unanimous board nomination was recently approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education. “I Jonathan K. Dr. Jonathan K.

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Laying the Foundation for Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Because Hispanics have been historically underrepresented in areas like STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), for example, or in C-Suite (executive corporate) positions, unfortunately so many students question if these things are possible for them.” in mathematics at Arizona State University.

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U.S. Energy Department Partners with the University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The two national laboratories bring significant expertise to this collaboration,” said Dr. Yan Feng, a principal atmospheric and climate scientist from Argonne’s Environmental Science division.

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VUU Webinar Discusses NSF Funding and STEM Research at HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He advised potential applicants to refine their research ideas enough to fit on one page, to reach out to those with funded projects for insight, and not to be shy about collaborating with others. Kalantarians added that interested individuals should volunteer to be a reviewer for proposals.

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Community College Leader Recognized as 2023 Diverse Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Despite other opportunities available to him, he decided to pursue a degree in mathematics secondary education. He works hard to ensure that he is living values of integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration in his work every day,” Sullivan continued. Rivera also notes Gonzales’ collaborative style. For Dr. Steven R.