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Renowned UC Berkeley Sociology Professor Killed in Oakland Hit-and-Run

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

His research took him across the globe, from copper mines in Zambia to machine shops in Chicago and Hungary, and industrial facilities in post-Soviet Russia. His innovative approach to sociological research and dedication to understanding working-class experiences earned him international recognition. "I

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Teacher-Researcher Crafts More Efficient Transportation Systems

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dipayan Banerjee, a fifth-year doctoral student at Georgia Institute of Technology with a passion for teaching, is pursuing research that can have a societal impact regarding logistics and supply chain management as well as equity and fairness in the context of transportation.

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Researcher Draws on Self-Discipline in Pursuit to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lidadi Agbomi Lidadi Agbomi is beginning her doctoral program in bioengineering at Clemson University in August, but already has a CV filled with published research and presentations. Agbomi has worked closely with mentors there to investigate and research self-organizing neural units to model ischemic stroke and other neuropathology.

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How to align higher ed with industry to foster social mobility

University Business

In today’s fast-evolving world, universities have the opportunity to align their programs with industry trends, equipping students with the skills needed for the workforce and creating social mobility. Such programs show the value of collaboration between education and industry to address talent shortages.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By participating in this internship, students will enhance their research skills, gain pre-professional experience and expand their network of CSUSB students, staff and faculty,” says Morales. Spanish-language presentations and family engagement help demystify the college process and foster a college-going culture.

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Racial and Gender Inequities Found in Field of Educational Measurement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Racial and gender inequities still plague the field of educational measurement, from professional rank to salary, across academia, industry, and leadership roles. These organizations provide membership and community for qualitative and quantitative researchers, and WIM focuses on improving gender and racial equity within the field. “In

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Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Describing her as “a national treasure,” the National Science Board selected Jackson as its 2007 recipient of the prestigious Vannevar Bush Award for “a lifetime of achievements in scientific research, education, and senior statesman-like contributions to public policy.”

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