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Making Math More Equitable

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Using an interdisciplinary approach, Leyva’s research explores how interlocking systems of power, including racism and cisheteropatriarchy, impact classroom teaching and student support in undergraduate mathematics and STEM higher education. mathematics, Rutgers University; Ed.M., mathematics education; and Ph.D.,

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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Guttman recently institutionalized its Lavender Graduation, a pre-graduation ceremony for LGBTQ students which the president, provost, and members of the faculty attend. That remains a big problem for staff and faculty who still are afraid of coming out,” says Dacey, who has done extensive political work and is now an events consultant.

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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. Meanwhile, Kalantarians advised researchers to find topics students are interested in. “We

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Tribal Colleges and Universities Seek Greater Recognition and Funding

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Experts hope that, with more flexible funding, TCUs will be more easily able to not only support their students, but recruit and retain more faculty and expand programs that serve regional needs. Faculty have been known to buy a student’s textbooks if the student cannot afford them. There’s a drive in the U.S.

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Women in STEM: Perception Versus Reality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Academia and industry alike have long grappled with the lingering issue of gender equity in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and professions. The National Girls Collaborative Project’s 2023 “State of Girls and Women in STEM” report revealed much of the same. We also try to lead by example.

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