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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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Industry and STEMM Leaders Convene for White House Summit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the pursuit of lifting up the next generation of STEM leaders, being role models and instilling confidence in young women is crucial, said speaker Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, software R&D manager for the data science group at HP Inc. “My

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Dr. Robert Scott Named Finalist for Albany State University Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"Our ability to thrive as a university depends on how well we align the needs of our students, industries, government and the broader community." At Kraft Heinz, where he has worked since 2021, he manages a $120 million operating budget focused on innovation and organizational effectiveness.

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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Positions such as data scientists, medical and health service managers, physician assistants, and epidemiologists highlight the immense potential need for students entering these fields. Programs such as MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) and STEM honors programs provide recognition and a sense of community.

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Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard Named President of Harvey Mudd College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Carver Professor of Engineering at the University of Iowa College of Engineering. She was invited by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to serve as a member of their joint roundtable on advancing change in undergraduate STEM education. in industrial engineering from the University of Michigan; a B.S.

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Here are the 5 academic programs emerging in 2025

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Putting humans on Mars Researching potential life on Mars and exploring long-term solutions to establish human life beyond Earth may seem pretty “far out there,” GrayDI’s Senior Project Manager Monica Bilson concedes, but interest from industry and academia is hard to ignore. in Space Studies. reached $4.9

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Crafting More Efficient Transportation Systems

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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., Operations Research Education: B.S.,