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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. Winning a Telly Award is a meaningful honor for us at Source TEN.

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From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

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Moore is also the assistant director of the Directorate for STEM Education at the National Science Foundation. billion and nearly 200 employees, he helps to leads the largest federal entity dedicated to funding educational research. With a budget of approximately $1.8

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Student Success in STEM

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Addressing these disparities is crucial for fostering a diverse and inclusive STEM workforce that reflects the richness of our society and drives innovation. To ensure equity in STEM education, colleges and universities must take proactive steps to recruit, support, retain, and graduate minority students.

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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. Of the more than 7,500 students enrolled at Wright College, 62% are Latino.

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Empowering Black Scholars in STEM: The Urgency of Mentorship and Inclusion

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The HBCU STEM US focuses on exploring and sharing the narratives of HBCUs through convergence research for our benefit and that of the nation, thereby chronicling the tradition of excellence in STEM education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. of the population, they only represent 9% of those in STEM fields.

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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. Because many postdocs transition into positions that involve teaching, communication and mentoring, effective education in these areas should be the standard.”

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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