https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem Articles, news, products, blogs and videos covering the STEM market. en-us https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15303711/nc-at-to-implement-stem-graduate-student-program-with-nsf-grant https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15303711/nc-at-to-implement-stem-graduate-student-program-with-nsf-grant N.C. A&T will use a $1 million grant from the NSF to implement a program to help boost the number of STEM graduate students from underrepresented populations, particularly at the doctoral level. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:04:41 -0600 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/latest-news/article/15288789/federal-grant-to-help-california-diversity-field-of-nuclear-physics https://www.diverseeducation.com/latest-news/article/15288789/federal-grant-to-help-california-diversity-field-of-nuclear-physics The program will be built in collaboration with higher education systems across California. The goal is to increase the diversity of scientists in the field. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:39:55 -0600 Latest News https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15286165/in-turn-of-events-anthony-poindexter-will-remain-at-penn-state https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15286165/in-turn-of-events-anthony-poindexter-will-remain-at-penn-state Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:35:56 -0600 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/latest-news/article/15114547/scholarship-created-to-diversify-veterinary-profession https://www.diverseeducation.com/latest-news/article/15114547/scholarship-created-to-diversify-veterinary-profession In an effort to increase the number of underrepresented students looking to become veterinarians, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has announced the creation of a scholarship to support diversity. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:11:16 -0500 Latest News https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15114179/east-oakland-native-helps-minority-students-navigate-the-world-of-tech https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15114179/east-oakland-native-helps-minority-students-navigate-the-world-of-tech Danielle Rose is the newest CEO of SMASH, the Summer Math and Science Honors Academy, which aims to remove barriers for disadvantaged students pursuing tech careers. Sat, 28 Aug 2021 12:17:47 -0500 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15113622/the-national-science-foundation-awards-10-million-to-duke-to-diversify-stem https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15113622/the-national-science-foundation-awards-10-million-to-duke-to-diversify-stem Dr. Nicki Washington and Dr. Shaundra Daily of Duke University have been awarded $10 million from the National Science Foundation to create The Alliance for Identity-Inclusive Computing Education (AIICE). AIICE focuses on access and retention for historically underrepresented groups in computing education by implementing systemic changes; combining social science with computer science to boost identity […] Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:26:41 -0500 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109707/central-ny-colleges-form-alliance-to-help-retain-underrepresented-students-in-stem https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109707/central-ny-colleges-form-alliance-to-help-retain-underrepresented-students-in-stem An alliance of colleges and universities throughout Central New York will use a $1.99 million grant from the National Science Foundation to attract and retain students from underrepresented backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The group, called the Central New York LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation) Alliance, will be led by […] Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:18:55 -0500 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109706/the-importance-of-valuing-diversity-within-research https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109706/the-importance-of-valuing-diversity-within-research The world of research has never been more inclusive than it is now.  Only 100 years ago, nearly all researchers were white and men.  Research participants were primarily white men as well.  Classic social science studies including the Stanford Prison Experiment only included college-aged men as participants, while people of color were forcibly experimented upon, resulting in inhumane pain and in some cases, death. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:51:52 -0500 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109660/nsf-awards-1m-grant-to-fund-ualbanys-stem-retention-efforts https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109660/nsf-awards-1m-grant-to-fund-ualbanys-stem-retention-efforts Focused on retaining more women and women of color in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, the National Science Foundation awarded $1 million to the State University of New York at Albany (UAlbany). The three-year grant will fund the Striving to Achieve Gender Equity in STEM (SAGES) project to offer increased campus support, departmental […] Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:48:18 -0500 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109638/new-approaches-to-stem-engage-traditionally-underrepresented-students https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109638/new-approaches-to-stem-engage-traditionally-underrepresented-students When Dr. Felesia Stukes joined the faculty at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) in 2017, she was the first Black computer science faculty member in the HBCU’s 150-year history. Today, she is working hard to lay a foundation for her students to become future colleagues. Part of that process requires understanding the reasons why students of color all too often choose not to pursue STEM fields despite interest and ability. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:56:16 -0500 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/women/article/15109586/roueche-center-forum-toward-gender-equality-in-technology-careers https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/women/article/15109586/roueche-center-forum-toward-gender-equality-in-technology-careers COVID-19 has demonstrated that technology is a bridge to sustaining a degree of normalcy in our lives. Institutions were able to switch almost overnight to online instruction and services only because of advances in technology, showing how critical having prepared professionals to address world problems is. According to the 2021 study “Women Chief Technology Officers in Community Colleges” by Monica D. Wiggins, the prevalence of technology today requires skilled technology workers — more than ever before — to secure, design, maintain and upgrade an ever-increasing number of advanced technological devices and programs. Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:46:12 -0500 Demographics / Women https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109606/tulane-graduate-medical-programs-put-on-probation-partly-due-to-diversity-concerns https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109606/tulane-graduate-medical-programs-put-on-probation-partly-due-to-diversity-concerns Tulane University School of Medicine’s graduate medical education programs were put on probation last week, partly due to diversity and inclusion concerns, WDSU reported. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) notified the school Jul. 2, according to a letter Tulane medical school Dean Dr. Lee Hamm sent to faculty and students. The change […] Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:13:44 -0500 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109598/university-of-oregon-receives-500-million-for-research-campus https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109598/university-of-oregon-receives-500-million-for-research-campus The University of Oregon has received $500 million from Oregon couple Penny and Phil Knight, launching the next phase of the school’s westside research campus in Eugene, The Oregonian reported. This is the second gift from the duo, after gifting $500 million in 2016 that launched the university’s Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. The money will go […] Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:19:05 -0500 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/women/article/15109585/this-professor-introduces-women-to-stem-by-bridging-engineering-and-health-care https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/women/article/15109585/this-professor-introduces-women-to-stem-by-bridging-engineering-and-health-care Currently, women represent 15–18% of the STEM workforce but 85% of the health care field. As the director of Florida Poly’s Health Systems Engineering program, Dr. Grisselle Centeno hopes to encourage more women to opt for STEM careers by developing a bridge between health care and engineering. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:19:37 -0500 Demographics / Women https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109587/nsf-funded-initiative-promotes-diversity-within-stem-faculty-ranks https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109587/nsf-funded-initiative-promotes-diversity-within-stem-faculty-ranks Even before the acronym “STEM” was introduced by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 2001, academics were grappling with the overall lack of diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and the specific need to accelerate the process of diversifying STEM faculty. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 06:57:04 -0500 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15109640/community-colleges-do-heavy-lifting-in-stem-and-innovation https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15109640/community-colleges-do-heavy-lifting-in-stem-and-innovation When people talk about innovation and moving the country forward, two-year institutions are often not part of the conversation. In fact, community colleges have for years borne the stigma of being last-choice institutions for students who either weren’t ready for four-year institutions or who needed to reskill to stay relevant in the workforce.  But these institutions are also becoming increasingly a first-choice option, both for students coming right out of high school, and those who have been out for some time — and in many cases, for students who are still enrolled in high school, thanks to the growing popularity of dual-enrollment programs. Much of the emphasis in community college is and has always been around helping to prepare students for jobs. But from Texas to Maryland and around the country, more and more of those jobs are in STEM fields. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:51:13 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109581/dr-estella-atekwana-appointed-dean-of-college-of-letters-and-science-at-uc-davis https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109581/dr-estella-atekwana-appointed-dean-of-college-of-letters-and-science-at-uc-davis Dr. Estella Atekwana has been appointed University of California, Davis dean of the College of Letters and Science, effective Aug. 1. Atekwana was a faculty member in the Department of Earth Sciences and dean of the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment at University of Delaware. Atekwana holds a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geology from […] Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:56:00 -0500 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109552/bryant-university-awarded-with-650000-for-stem-scholars-program-funding https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109552/bryant-university-awarded-with-650000-for-stem-scholars-program-funding The National Science Foundation (NSF) has granted $650,000 to Bryant University’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) scholarship Program. The funding is aimed at encouraging women, minorities and low-income students to pursue STEM careers. According to university officials, approximately 75% of the grant allocation will be for scholarships. “In addition, Bryant’s STEM Scholars program will […] Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:23:10 -0500 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109521/tulane-university-is-one-of-nine-founding-members-of-the-diverse-built-environment-scholars-initiative https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109521/tulane-university-is-one-of-nine-founding-members-of-the-diverse-built-environment-scholars-initiative Tulane University is one of nine founding members of the Deans’ Equity and Inclusion Initiative, a partnership of U.S. schools of architecture, planning, and design fostering a diverse group of scholars focused on socio-ecological and spatial justice, equity and inclusion. Part of the initiative is a cohort-based fellowship program supporting early career faculty seeking to engage […] Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:28:15 -0500 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/native-americans/article/15109518/dine-college-to-hold-groundbreaking-for-74-million-shiprock-math-and-science-building-at-new-mexico-campus https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/native-americans/article/15109518/dine-college-to-hold-groundbreaking-for-74-million-shiprock-math-and-science-building-at-new-mexico-campus Diné College will hold a groundbreaking for a $7.4 million Shiprock Math and Science Building (MSB) at the Shiprock, New Mexico campus on Monday. Construction for the new building will start July 2021, with an expected completion date of March 2022. Funding for the building comes from a General Obligation Bonds passed by New Mexico […] Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:24:45 -0500 Demographics / Native Americans https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15109510/pasadena-city-college-wins-first-place-in-nsf-community-college-innovation-challenge https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15109510/pasadena-city-college-wins-first-place-in-nsf-community-college-innovation-challenge The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) – partnering with the American Association of Community Colleges – announced the three winners of the Community College Innovation Challenge. Pasadena City College won first place, with a nanoparticle of silver wrapped in gold to treat cancer at lower cost and with fewer side effects than radiation and chemotherapy. […] Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:10:34 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/women/article/15109473/undergraduate-enrollment-is-down-but-trends-are-encouraging-for-women-in-stem https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/women/article/15109473/undergraduate-enrollment-is-down-but-trends-are-encouraging-for-women-in-stem Last week, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released a study of Spring 2021 enrollment, which showed a dramatic decrease in total undergraduate enrollment. And there were significant loses in programs associated with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:32:02 -0500 Demographics / Women https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109468/four-hbcus-receive-5-million-three-year-grants-from-apple-for-tech-education https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109468/four-hbcus-receive-5-million-three-year-grants-from-apple-for-tech-education Apple is giving $5 million, three-year grants to four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), USA Today reported. The four schools are Alabama A&M University, Howard University, Morgan State University, and Prairie View A&M University. The grants – part of Apple’s New Silicon Initiative preparing students for hardware tech and silicon chip design careers – will support […] Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:55:31 -0500 STEM https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15109398/western-michigan-university-receives-largest-single-gift-to-us-public-university https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15109398/western-michigan-university-receives-largest-single-gift-to-us-public-university Western Michigan University has received $550 million, the largest single gift given to a U.S. public university, Detroit Free Press reported. The money will be divided, with $300 million going to WMU’s Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, $200 million going to need-based financial aid, faculty hiring and other initiatives, and $50 million going to […] Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:42:20 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109400/aacu-announces-schools-to-participate-in-non-tenure-track-stem-faculty-institute https://www.diverseeducation.com/stem/article/15109400/aacu-announces-schools-to-participate-in-non-tenure-track-stem-faculty-institute The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has announced the ten schools chosen to participate in its 2021 Institute on Reframing Institutional Transformation to Include Non-Tenure-Track STEM Faculty. The schools are California State University, Monterey Bay; Clemson University; North Carolina Central University; Providence College; Syracuse University; University of Minnesota Duluth; University of Puerto Rico […] Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:16:18 -0500 STEM