Tag: Faculty Research: Page 11

Faculty & Staff

Emerging Scholars

This year’s group of “emerging scholars” is a force to be reckoned with. The audacity of their excellence inspires everyone around them, and we at Diverse cannot help but marvel at this extraordinary ensemble of academicians. This diverse group of young (under-40) crusaders is pushing the boundaries of research, technology and public policy in ways never imagined and reaching new heights of accomplishments.

January 7, 2009

Faculty & Staff

WSU’s Floyd Among Those Giving Back Amidst Salary Scrutiny

Washington State University president, Dr. Elson S. Floyd, stands out among a handful of academic leaders who recently announced they would either forgo raises or take voluntary pay cuts, not necessarily because they’re in the holiday spirit.

November 25, 2008

Faculty & Staff

Academic Calling

Dr. Heather Tarleton wants to be a tenured teacher, administrator and researcher.

November 12, 2008

Students

Graduate Assistants Take Fight for Collective Bargaining to Congress

Teaching and research assistants hope a new online petition and new political leadership will spur Congress to pass a collective bargaining law.

November 12, 2008

Students

Self-Navigating THE TERRAIN

The absence of mentorship for Black women scholars could ultimately result in a dwindling pipeline.

November 12, 2008

Faculty & Staff

Who Will Fill Their Shoes?

Faculty, new and experienced, say the professoriate can be just as rewarding to a new generation of academics if teaching and research opportunities are opened for them.

November 12, 2008

Students

Grants& Gifts

ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY has received $5 MILLION from the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee for its Department of Biological Sciences. The funds will help build ASU’s new life sciences building, which will house the university’s new doctoral program in microbiology. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS, has received a $750,000 grant from the […]

October 29, 2008

Students

Using Social Networking Sites as Student Engagement Tools

Facebook and other sites may serve as a better communication channel between students and professors, but there are drawbacks to consider.

October 15, 2008

Faculty & Staff

Approaching Diversity From the Top Down

Three university presidents talk about recruiting and retaining diverse populations as well as the diversity challenges that remain at their respective institutions.

October 15, 2008

Students

Students Engaged in Extracurricular Programs Perform Better Academically, LEAP Study Reports

College students increase their likelihood to excel by participating in certain programs at their schools, according to a new report from the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U).

October 15, 2008

Faculty & Staff

Penn State Trading Cards Highlight Researchers

Want to trade a glaciologist Richard Alley card for entomologist James Tumlinson?

October 8, 2008

Faculty & Staff

New Report: Black Colleges Crucial in Grooming New Scientists, Engineers

Historically Black colleges and universities play a vital role in producing future scientists and engineers, according to a recent report released by the National Science Foundation.

October 1, 2008