Tag: STEM: Page 29

Students

Workshop Showcases Latino Student Success Programs

At the Accelerating Latino Student Success Workshop in Washington, college administrators shared stories with other college administrators about campus programs designed improve educational outcomes for Latino students.

September 28, 2011

Latinx

New Federal Aid Targets Community Colleges, Hispanic-Serving Schools

The Obama administration made major cash infusions to community colleges and Hispanic-Serving Institutions on Monday through grant programs meant to spur innovation.

September 26, 2011

African-American

Leaders Sound Alarm for High School Class of 2012

During a Congressional Black Caucus panel discussion titled “The Class of 2012,” Florida Memorial University chief Henry Lewis said one of the biggest societal needs is for more students to get educated in the STEM fields.

September 25, 2011

HBCUs

For Public HBCUs, A New Type of Advocacy

Dr. Lorenzo Esters of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, rallies higher education stakeholders behind effort to boost funding for public historically Black college and universities.

August 30, 2011

Faculty & Staff

Lincoln University Aims to Strengthen STEM Programs Through Teaching, Research

When Dr. Ivory Nelson became president of Lincoln University in 1999, the  trained chemist declared that he would make scientific research and education one of his greatest priorities.

August 24, 2011

HBCUs

Microsoft’s Imagine Cup Competition Seeks Diversity

Launched in 2003, Microsoft’s Imagine Cup competition boasts a strong international presence, with students from more than 70 countries competing this past year.

July 25, 2011

STEM

Forum: Boeing Executive Advocates Real World Experiences To Inspire Innovation Among American Students

Despite the increased time and attention being spent on raising standards in education, the nation’s workforce still faces a critical skills shortage—particularly in the STEM fields.

July 18, 2011

STEM

Forum Examines Challenge for English Language Learners to Excel in Math, Science

U.S. Education Department’s Office of Language Acquisition held a day-long forum in which panelists wrestled with a complicated question: How can English language learners overcome barriers to communication in critical science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields?

July 11, 2011

Students

Michigan Two- and Four-Year Colleges Team Up To Boost Minority STEM Enrollment

In Michigan, the alliance builds on a five-year effort by the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Western Michigan University. Between 2005 and 2010, those universities increased the number of STEM bachelor’s degrees awarded to underrepresented minority students by almost 50 percent.

June 13, 2011

Community Colleges

CEOs Urge States to Raise Public School Math and Science Standards

To bolster its case, the Change the Equation organization of CEOs released a series of “STEM Vital Signs” reports that seek to shine light on math and science assessments on a state-by-state basis.

April 21, 2011

STEM

Chamber of Commerce Study Urges Business Leaders to Transform STEM Education

Improvements include personalizing instruction, carving new paths to teaching and getting more out of great teachers.

April 13, 2011

African-American

Alabama State University Conference Focuses on Globalization

About 350 business and government leaders joined scholars and educators at Alabama State University in Montgomery this week to explore economic innovation and international business opportunities.

March 9, 2011