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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

While women have achieved parity in some STEM fields, such as biological sciences, they remain underrepresented in high-paying and high-demand areas like engineering and computer science. To ensure equity in STEM education, colleges and universities must take proactive steps to recruit, support, retain, and graduate minority students.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

More than a third of journalism jobs will be lost 2002-2031 from decades of decline primarily due to newspaper downsizing and closures, a Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) report found. The report also discusses how the industry and profession are transforming as times change. Dr. Anthony P.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Smith will co-chair the new Southern Regional Education Board Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Education (SREB). Henry McMaster “When used correctly, AI is a powerful tool capable of reshaping our education system,” said McMaster. “By developing related policies in K-12 and postsecondary education as well as 3.)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

LAS VEGAS-- Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas with a call to disrupt the systemic oppression keeping marginalized populations from accessing higher education and burning out academics working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. “If

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JULY 30, 2024

That’s according to a new report by the Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. " The Future of Good Jobs: Projections through 2031 " reminds readers that higher education has a critical role to play in the future earnings of their students and the stability of the American economy. “But,

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MARCH 22, 2023

The difficulty of making a successful transition from school to the workforce remains one of the most persistent problems in higher education. The outcome is bad for students and industries alike: a lack of social mobility and a lack of qualified workers. It’s a burgeoning industry, expected to grow 7% between 2020 and 2030.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

One of the most strategic investments that can be made when it comes to having a well-prepared workforce for the economy of the future is in mathematics education. As industries increasingly depend on advanced technologies and innovative solutions, the demand for skilled professionals in these areas continues to surge.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2024

As institutions of higher education turn to AI machine learning and data-driven algorithms to make their work more efficient, a new study published in the American Educational Research Association (AERA) peer-reviewed journal , AERA Open , reminds administrators that algorithms can be racially biased.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Carver Professor of Engineering at the University of Iowa College of Engineering. Her research has also included co-curricular STEM education and its role in undergraduate identity formation. in industrial engineering from the University of Michigan; a B.S. in management engineering from Claremont McKenna College.

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University Business

APRIL 15, 2025

With the world of continuing education evolving rapidly, universities have a unique opportunity to bridge education with industry needs. As workforce demands shift, higher education institutions must ensure professionals can upskill efficiently, meeting local labor market needs while driving economic mobility.

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APRIL 12, 2024

Jeremi London Jeremi London has been named assistant provost of academic opportunity and belonging in the Office of Undergraduate Education at Vanderbilt University. She served as associate professor of engineering education at Virginia Tech. London holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in industrial engineering and a Ph.D.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

Students from 77 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are set to participate as HBCU Scholars in the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona.

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JULY 14, 2023

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. As technology continuously evolves, so does the job market as it adapts to advancements in every industry.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Department of Education, the Upward Bound program works with students from six area high schools that are identified as potential first-generation college students.

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University Business

JANUARY 21, 2025

As rapidly as the world changes, so does the need for higher education to train and develop the future workforce. The higher education intelligence service’s annual presentation correctly predicted the rise of programs in data analytics and creative AI in 2021 and 2022, respectively. in Space Studies. reached $4.9

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Blanco received her bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Puerto Rico. in industrial and systems engineering from Virginia Tech. She served as director of advancement, partnerships, and outreach at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. She earned a master’s and a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 24, 2024

For over 150 years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have not only been sites of academic excellence but also powerful economic engines in their local and regional communities, leaving a lasting mark on the nation's landscape. billion to their local and regional economies. million per state.

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MAY 31, 2023

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. but only 34% of the STEM workforce; they also earn only 24% of bachelor’s degrees in engineering, 24% in physics, and 21% in computer science.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

train future teachers, nurses, engineers, and more. The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), which has been working since 1973 to bring TCUs to the attention of federal policymakers, found that for every one dollar invested in TCUs, the return is at least $5.20 The 35 TCUs in the U.S. There’s a drive in the U.S.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Dr. Leela Mohana Reddy Arava "The support from the Department of Energy and the state of Michigan is crucial for realizing our factory, which will create new green industrial jobs and be a significant contribution to the energy transition," said Nel Hydrogen President and CEO Håkon Volldal.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Operations Research Education: B.S., Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences, Northwestern University; M.S., Williams, associate dean for inclusive excellence in the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech. Dipayan Banerjee Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology Graduate Program: Ph.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Similar to college football’s transfer portal, the rapid advent and advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked discussions about how it may impact various industries, including technology. However, with the rise of AI, mere coding proficiency in a field like software engineering may no longer be enough.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 31, 2023

Instead of offering just generalized career services, this revamped center will seek to have knowledge bases and advising about specific industry sectors. Brown’s expansion of its career services center involves hiring more than a dozen new staff. Brown’s expansion of its career services center involves hiring more than a dozen new staff.

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APRIL 22, 2023

She has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Minh-an Pence Minh-an Pence has been named director of human resources for the Division of Information Technology at Virginia Tech.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

in materials science and engineering from Northwestern University. . in materials science and engineering from Northwestern University. . Wang holds a B.S. and an M.S. in polymer materials from Beijing University of Chemical Technology, and a Ph.D. Wang holds a B.S. and an M.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Carter earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, an MPA from Auburn University at Montgomery, and a Ph.D. Ferita Carter Ferita Carter has been named interim president of Riverside City College in Riverside, Calif., where she served as vice president of student services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Employers that responded to NACE’s Winter 2023 Salary Survey are expecting to pay Class of 2023 graduates with bachelor’s degrees in engineering ($74,405) and math and sciences ($67,199) average salaries just 0.7% higher than projected last year. from last year. from last year.

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

Dr. Marcus Bright The meaning that context provides can make a critical difference in tech educational curriculum like computer science. I believe that there is a need to intentionally build context around computer science education specifically. These items were all brought to us in large part by computer scientists and engineers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2024

Deborah Santiago, CEO and co-founder of Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support and success of Latinx students in higher education. DC also consciously connects with regional employers, with each president at their seven campuses becoming industry sector leads.

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Gerogiorgis, Personal Chair of Process Systems Engineering at The University of Edinburgh, explores the dynamic integration of active learning seminars in engineering education. Industrial Fellow (School of Eng., Credit: Pixabay In this insightful post, Prof. Dimitrios I. and recent Royal Society and Royal Academy of Eng.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The prevailing belief is that students should prioritize hard, technical skills essential for thriving in our rapidly evolving information economy—with areas like science, technology, engineering, and business taking precedence over subjects like English or philosophy. Our students are working adults, military members, and busy parents.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

We graduate the very highest number of Black engineers, Black women engineers, Black agriculturists,” says Smith-Jackson. Faulkner, a professor of agricultural education and co-director of N.C. Now, the medical industry understands how agriculture plays a crucial role in overall health and wellbeing,” says Williams.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 18, 2023

Williams, associate dean for inclusive excellence in the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech. That resonates with Banerjee, who acknowledges that when he got to college at Northwestern University, he didn’t know what he wanted to pursue as a career even though he declared an industrial engineering major.

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University Business

MAY 4, 2023

Credentials holders in computer-related fields, such as computer science, computer engineering and computer and information sciences, are the country’s most lucrative students early into their careers, according to Department of Education data compiled by The HEA Group and College Scorecard.

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Clark Nesxen

JUNE 7, 2023

Higher education engineering programs span a diverse range of studies, each with unique requirements and activities in their lab spaces. On the surface, it’s easy to understand why a chemistry lab differs from a civil engineering lab.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

His journey, driven by passion and supported by educational programs and mentorship, highlights the importance of comprehensive support systems. Josiah's journey into information technology began during his first summer with the IAC fellowship, where he gained exposure to software engineering and cybersecurity. Dr. Marcus A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Zack Mabel The Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy has issued “Missed Opportunities: Credential Shortages in Programs Aligned with High-Paying Middle-Skills Jobs in 55 U.S. “The It is predicted that Washington, D.C.,

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