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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Following her retirement as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in July 2022, Jackson continued to have an impact on academia, industry, and public service. I thought I could make more of a difference at MIT because of its unique role in science and engineering.” regrettably, the award ceremony was cancelled in 2009.

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National Academies release antiracism, DEI recommendations

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: A new National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report notes some improvement in minority representation in higher education related to science, technology, engineering, math and medicine (STEMM)—but not enough to match those groups’ share in the overall population.

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Higher ed needs more grit (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Nevertheless, I still spent last summer traversing my state’s population cores and rural outposts, reacquainting myself with the people, industries and landscapes that make my state the dynamic and diverse place I love. I was raised in Utah. All we have to do is resolve years of complicated water policy mixed with a multidecade drought.

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Study Business in the Ivy League – Expert Advice

Great College Advice

So, it wasn’t until the 19th century that Europeans and Americans began thinking of teaching university courses that were directly relevant to both agriculture (where most Americans were employed at the time) and to the advances of the Industrial Age (and the rise of engineering as a discipline).

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15 Destinations to Intern Abroad this Fall 

AIFS Abroad

With a booming tourism industry and plenty to explore, Sydney is an incredible location for those wanting to intern abroad. The city is a hub for industries like business, marketing, startup, technology, media, logistics and more. As Australia’s financial and economic center, Sydney is bursting with full-time internship opportunities.

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Working In Australia: A Guide for Canadian Students

Study and Go Abroad

Information Technology: Australia’s growing tech industry requires skilled workers in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. Engineering: Australia has a strong mining and resource industry and requires skilled civil, mechanical, and mining engineers.

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Top Places to Intern Abroad in Europe this Spring

AIFS Abroad

As a global center of industries like finance, fashion, technology, marketing, and media, Prague has incredible internship opportunities. As a global center of industries like finance, fashion, hospitality, marketing, and media, London has something for anyone seeking an international internship there.