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Six Innovations to Strengthen the STEM Educator Workforce

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Recognizing the need for action at the federal, state, and local levels, the Department has made addressing eliminating Continue Reading The post Six Innovations to Strengthen the STEM Educator Workforce appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. One of our most stand-out achievements is our efforts to increase Latinx faculty representation,” says Rochon.

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Senator Murray Blocks Trump Education Nominee as Funding Crisis Deepens

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Trump administration's Office of Management and Budget, led by Russell Vought, has suggested the funding freeze is part of an investigation into whether money has been used for what it calls a "radical leftwing agenda," including scholarships for undocumented students or teachings on LGBTQ topics.

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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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Making Math More Equitable

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I love seeing my feed blow up w/ the news that numerous research proposals adopting critical & intersectional approaches to advancing justice in math & STEM higher ed were accepted as presentations during the 2024 @AERA_EdResearch Annual Mtg in Philadelphia. Leyva teaches and mentors undergraduate and graduate students.

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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The median mid-career salary for individuals with a STEM degree is $76,000, compared to the median pay of $61,000 across all majors. This provides further evidence that investing in a STEM education is not just beneficial for students, but it’s a crucial factor for enhancing economic mobility within our communities.

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Lenoir-Rhyne Receives $1.2M Grant to Promote STEM Pathways

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Hank Weddington The grant is designed to address science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher shortages and create pathways for underrepresented students to become STEM educators, according to Dr. Hank Weddington, dean of the College of Education and Human Services.

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