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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I then thought, because I was very good in math and science, perhaps I could become an engineer and design an airplane for others to pilot,” said Lim, who joined the NJIT in July 2022 as its ninth president and a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering. That began my pathway forward and my love of engineering.”

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lomax UNCF’s new research report, Transforming Futures: The Economic Engines of HBCUs , offers empirical evidence of the profound impact HBCUs have on the success of students, communities and the nation as a whole. Second, HBCU students, alumni, families and communities across the country must come together to rally for HBCUs.

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College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This gap widens at an institution like Trine , where many students graduate with degrees in high-paying fields like healthcare and engineering, and many of our graduates earn above the national average in their field. More than 99% of our Trine alumni are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

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Martin Named North Carolina A&T Chancellor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. James Martin II “Our students, faculty, staff and alumni are on an incredible ascent, having accomplished so much in recent years,” said Martin, who succeeds retiring Dr. Harold Martin Sr., Steel Dean of Engineering in Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. effective Aug. He served four years as the U.S.

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Meet with MIT Alumni to Explore Careers in Medicine & Life Sciences

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Curious about the different paths MIT alumni have taken in these fields after graduation? The upcoming Careers in Medicine & Life Sciences Alumni Speed Networking event is your chance to connect with professionals who’ve navigated these fields and gain firsthand insights into their career journeys. Alumni You’ll Meet !

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HBCU Scholars Program Celebrates 10 Years with 2024 Cohort

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They represent 23 states and 11 countries in disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, math, humanities, social sciences, and the arts.

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New Video Series Showcases Research on Black Males Navigating and Succeeding in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A brand-new video series that highlights the diverse experiences of Black boys and men in the science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) fields, has launched under the direction of a prominent researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Brian A. Dr. Brian A.

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