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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I then thought, because I was very good in math and science, perhaps I could become an engineer and design an airplane for others to pilot,” said Lim, who joined the NJIT in July 2022 as its ninth president and a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering. That began my pathway forward and my love of engineering.”

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Engineering success center opens at Boise State

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Boise State University opened its Micron Student Success Center earlier this year and will formally induct the space in April, offering a consolidation of resources for its engineering students to promote a sense of belonging and create a resource center. ’” explains JoAnn Lighty, dean of the College of Engineering.

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How Might Engineering Education Transition From In-Person To Hybrid and Online Modalities?

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Learning Innovation Since March 2020, engineering professors have adapted to teaching new hybrid and virtual models in their classrooms. Q: What does the future of hybrid and online engineering education look like? Now with in-person learning in full swing, it’s clear hybrid learning is here to stay.

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UC Berkeley partners with Coursera to launch a new and highly accessible master’s degree in engineering

Coursera blog

This online degree from UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering will upskill engineers and expand access to world-class education. Working professionals need a flexible, industry-responsive program that reflects the interdisciplinary nature of modern engineering. engineering jobs* that require or prefer a master’s degree.

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Michigan State University Interim President Will Not Seek Permanent Appointment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Woodruff stepped in as interim president November 2022 following the resignation of then-president Dr. Samuel Stanley. Stanley left that year after arguments with trustees and the handling of a Title IX report involving then-business school dean Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Until then, I give you my Spartan best.”

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Q&A: Jayathi Murthy Works to Deliver Higher Education Across Oregon

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Jayathi Murthy’s term as president of Oregon State University began in September 2022. A mechanical engineer with decades of experience in both academia and industry, she was previously the dean of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science.

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Wentworth Institute of Technology to Drop Pre-Calculus Admissions Requirement for STEM Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She joined the Boston school in 2022. And before this most recent change, students aiming to get into the school’s applied mathematics, applied sciences, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, or engineering programs, had to have completed pre-Calculus as well.