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STEM: Page 46
African-American
Declining Numbers of Blacks Seen in Math and Science
From community college through Ph.D. level, the percentage of STEM degrees received by Blacks in 2009 was 7.5 percent, down from 8.1 percent in 2001.
Faculty & Staff
National Science Foundation Reports Low Minority Representation on STEM Faculties
Minority doctoral holders are still poorly represented as faculty members within the ranks of American academe, a new study says.
Students
The STEM Issue Branches Out to the Funny Pages
So, with all of the strength that a child can muster, Gracie — a Hispanic little girl — charged into the STEM arena. In the July 18 Baldo comic strip, which was carried by 200 newspapers, she matter-of-factly mentioned to Tia Carmen that she would focus on a “STEM area of study” when she went to college.
STEM
The Important Role of Legal Guidance in Increasing STEM Diversity
Last month, a group of college and university attorneys convened for two full days in Boston to learn about and discuss the legal parameters for seeking diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at their home institutions. They also were joined by STEM faculty, chief diversity officers, directors of diversity offices and policy-focused individuals […]
Latinx
Perspective: Hispanic Students at a Crossroads
More federal investments needed to ensure viability of HSIs, writes Dr. Antonio Flores, president and CEO of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
STEM
Women of Color in STEM Fields
As a group, women are still the largest untapped talent pool for growing America’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, workforce. Women of color, in particular, remain greatly underrepresented in STEM disciplines despite a growing population of racial/ethnic minority groups and a growing number of women and minorities attending college. In an effort to […]
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.
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.
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.
STEM
Diverse In India: Teaching Job Opens Window into Indian Society for Howard Law School Graduate
Jessica Cooper, who plans to join Teach for America upon returning to the U.S. in the spring of 2012, said her decision to teach in India stems in part from her regrets for not studying abroad while still in college.
Students
Calif. K-12 Schools Make Gains But Some May Face Sanctions
States can apply for waivers if they agree to education reforms such as tougher evaluation systems for teachers and more programs to help minority students, but California is still waiting to hear from the U.S. Education Department.
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.
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