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Tag: STEM: Page 3
Students
Patient Professors Introduced Dr. Kellie Ann Jurado to Science, Now She’s Paying It Forward
Dr. Kellie Ann Jurado’s exposure to scientists was minimal growing up. When she thought about the field of science, only the image of “White, crazy-haired rocket scientists” came to mind.
November 23, 2020
STEM
Resetting the Earth and Space Sciences to be Diverse and Inclusive
So far, 2020 has shone a spotlight on how our society is failing Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), from the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 to continued police brutality. Protests across the U.S.—and around the world—have sparked important conversations to address systemic racism and remove barriers.
November 19, 2020
STEM
Morgan State University’s Psychometrics Graduate Program Looks to Diversify the Field
While it’s a relatively new program, since its establishment, 10 students — including eight women — have graduated from Morgan State University’s Ph.D. program in psychometrics.
November 16, 2020
STEM
Research Reveals Gender Bias in Public University Funding Model
A study by researchers at Southern Oregon University discovered gender bias in how the state spends its higher ed funds, reported Oregon Public Broadcasting. The paper, titled “A Gender Analysis of Oregon’s Student Success and Completion Model” alleges that the formula which distributes state funding to public universities, typically favors bachelor’s degrees completed by men, […]
November 10, 2020
STEM
19 Universities Join The National Alliance for Inclusive & Diverse STEM Faculty
About 19 universities in the U.S. have joined the third cohort of a program called, Aspire: The National Alliance for Inclusive & Diverse STEM Faculty. The initiative looks to develop more inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring and retention models within STEM, reported Forbes. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) administers the program with financial […]
October 30, 2020
HBCUs
2U, Netflix Partner With Norfolk State University to Launch Technology Boot Camps
To increase the number of Black students entering the technology workforce, non-profit organization 2U and Netflix partnered with Norfolk State University (NSU) to launch three online boot camps.
October 26, 2020
STEM
UT Austin’s Plans to Increase Diversity in Academia with Award from The National Science Foundation
The University of Austin Texas (UT Austin) and eight other research universities have recently been granted a 3-and-a-half-year award funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) — to make the pathway of increasing diversity in academia more accessible for historically underrepresented minorities. This research project is part of NSF’s Alliances for Graduate Education and the […]
October 15, 2020
Sports
Study: Collegiate Esports Is Booming, But Women Are Being Left Behind
Varsity esports programs are rapidly expanding onto the collegiate scene, but women players are being left behind, according to a North Carolina State University (NCSU) study, “Gender and the Two-Tiered System of Collegiate Esports,” published earlier this month.
September 28, 2020
HBCUs
IBM Partners With HBCUs to Diversify Quantum Computing Workforce
In partnership with historically Black colleges and universities, IBM recently launched a quantum computing research initiative to raise awareness of the field and diversify the workforce.
September 21, 2020
African-American
Researchers Receive Grant to Study STEM Pathways for African American Males
Researchers at The Ohio State University, the University of South Florida and the National Academy Foundation have been awarded a nearly $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for their project, “Facilitating Pathways to Success for High-Achieving Pre-Collegiate African American Males in STEM,” according to an Ohio State University press release. The grant will […]
September 21, 2020
African-American
Public Charter Schools Send Thousands of Students to HBCUs Every Year
As a proud Spelman College student and KIPP Public Schools alum, I urge Sen. Kamala Harris to support public charter schools. Nearly 90% of Black Democratic primary voters support expanding access to more public school options, including charter schools. In Atlanta, where I live, 83% supported providing “more choice in the public school system,” including charters.
September 15, 2020
MSIs
NASA Awards $587,000 in Grants to Minority Serving Institutions
In partnership with the National Science Foundation, NASA has awarded 14 planning grants totaling more than $587,000 to minority serving institutions (MSIs) through its Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP), NASA announced in a press release. The grants aim to broaden diversity and participation in engineering, in alignment with the Nation of Communities of […]
August 27, 2020
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