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Education Department Launches STEM Education Initiative

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Department of Education (ED) has launched an initiative to bolster science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education nationally. ED also hosted the YOU Belong in STEM National Coordinating Conference Dec. bringing together various groups to discuss STEM education.

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Driving Global Economic Success Through Diversity and Prosperity in STEM Education

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Multiple academic studies have demonstrated that encouraging children to pursue a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) career gives them a distinct business advantage later in life. Unfortunately, STEM education is currently facing challenges that could affect the success of skilled students around the globe.

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Making Math More Equitable

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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

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Leyva is an associate professor of Mathematics Education & STEM Higher Education in the Vanderbilt University-Peabody College of Education & Human Development. He is the director of the PRISM (Power, Resistance & Identity in STEM Education) research lab. Dr. Luis A.

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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. Dr. James L.

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Report: More Women and Communities of Color in STEM Than in Past Years

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The Diversity and STEM report provides objective, reliable data on where our nation has made progress towards access and equity in STEM education and careers, as well as where we must do more." population, the report found.

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Tribal Colleges and Universities Seek Greater Recognition and Funding

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towards Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, that has increased funding resources for TCUs in the STEM field—but there is a need for a more balanced education,” said Crazy Bull. It’s another reason Crazy Bull wants to see more flexible funding come to TCUs. There’s a drive in the U.S.