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NSF Grants Fund STEM Education Equity in Houston

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Santiago and Sarita E. Neufeldt, president of CSUSM.

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Ohio State Scientists Named AAAS Fellows

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Mohler Peter “Ohio State’s newly elected Fellows represent a breadth of expertise in subjects ranging from cardiac disorders and marine life to STEM education and exoplanets,” said Dr. Peter Mohler, executive vice president for research, innovation, and knowledge at Ohio State. “I Dr. James L. Dr. James L.

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Championing Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“We find that student success has increased,” says Rahming, whose scholarly research centers on the STEM-related experiences of Afro-Caribbean women and other women of color in STEM education and careers. In a state that has forced its public institutions to pivot away from the use of race, Rahming — who earned her Ph.D.

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Women in STEM: Perception Versus Reality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

of the STEM workforce in the U.K. Across Europe, women account for more than half of the continent’s population but just 17% of its information and communications technology professionals. Ami Moyal It is crucial to understand that gender inequity in STEM is driven more by perception than by reality.

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Oklahoma cooperative extension service: Family and consumer sciences

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OSU underwent a planning process to help inform and guide decision-making for the future. Beginning in the fall of 2021, input was gathered from the OSU community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and stakeholders. First opportunity : Rethink and improve communication about FCS. Answer: Look for opportunities.

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