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Furman University and 14 Others Collectively Awarded $8.625 Million to Improve Inclusion for STEM Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Furman University and 14 other institutions have collectively been awarded $8.625 million to improve inclusion for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Alison Roark, associate professor of biology and program director.

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Eda Davis-Lowe

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In that role, she facilitated project implementation, evaluation and reporting for Lake-Sumter State College, Seminole State College and Valencia. Her most recent publication is “Fostering STEM Diversity.” She previously served as the program director for the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP).

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Grassroots Push for Computer Science Education Gears Up

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We sought to combine Randy’s knowledge of computer science from an academic perspective and its practical application in the economy with my experience facilitating many partnerships between K-12 schools, higher education institutions, corporations, and non-profit entities. The other half will come from the general student population.

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Five Questions That College Leaders Should Be Asking to Improve Student Success in 2024

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By allowing the credits from one program to stack toward a higher credential, institutions can facilitate the upward mobility of their learners. And once they enter that field, they’ll find that an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree can open up even more possibilities. Do we accept credit for prior learning and experience?

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Inspiring Tech On-Ramps

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Esports is an area that can be leveraged to fuel new opportunities for entrepreneurship and be a gateway for young people to explore a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Dr. Marcus Bright is a scholar and social impact facilitator. .

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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

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How did this small percentage of Black administrators facilitate their success against the odds? Jett is an associate professor of mathematics education in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education at Georgia State University. More than 80% were white. May many more be inspired to walk in their footsteps. Dr. Ebony O.

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Young, Brilliant, and Ready: Preparing Black Males for Postsecondary Opportunities and Transitions

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School counselors can facilitate this by having Black males take career assessments such as the O’Net Interest Profiler , and ensure they are taking rigorous coursework in preparation for postsecondary options such as a college/university.