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N.C. Central, N.C. State Offering Dual Degree Program

North Carolina Central University and N.C. State University are collaborating to offer a physics and engineering dual degree program.

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Underserved Students Not as Likely to be Ready for STEM Careers

A newly released ACT report suggests that underserved students are far less likely to be prepared for careers in STEM, despite an often equal interest in the disciplines.

Efforts to Close Gender, Race Gaps in STEM Not Working

Despite all the time, money and effort devoted to closing racial and gender gaps in STEM fields in recent years, those gaps remain entrenched and have in some instances grown wider, according to the latest version of an interactive STEM Index released Monday.

STEM Students Leading Charge to Study Abroad

Students majoring in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines are driving the growth in Americans studying abroad.

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The future is now for researchers on the cutting edge of innovation.

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Psychologists Find Answers to Issues in STEM

Social psychologists provide insight into issues that have long plagued industry professionals.

LORI GONZALEZ

LORI GONZALEZ has been appointed vice chancellor for academic, faculty, and student affairs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She was special adviser to the chief academic officer in the University of North Carolina General Administration. Gonzalez earned a bachelor’s from the University of Kentucky, a master’s from Eastern Kentucky University and a doctorate from the University of Florida.

Faculty & Staff

Gilbert Named Chairman of UF Computer Science & Engineering

One of the first hires under the University of Florida’s Preeminence Initiative less than a year ago, Dr. Juan Gilbert has been named chairman of the Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering in the College of Engineering.

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Duke Professor was on Leave Before Racially Charged Comments

Duke University officials say a professor criticized for an online statement comparing blacks and Asians had been on a standard academic leave before posting the comments.

Classroom Technique Reduces Achievement Gap

An active-learning model used in classroom settings reduces the achievement gap between certain subgroups.

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Massey Bridges Cultural Gap at SAIC

Dr. Walter Massey, president of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, uses his science expertise to spearhead the school’s creative and cultural movement.

Howard, Southern University Mentors Receiving Presidential Award

Dr. Lorraine N. Fleming and Dr. Murty S. Kambhampati were among the 15 recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematic, and Engineering Mentoring.

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