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AAMU’s STEM boon carves career paths for HBCU students

University Business

. “AAMU is known for pumping out the largest number of diverse minority STEM students, and these companies are recognizing the great work we’re doing and they want to get involved,” said AAMU computer science professor Dr. Ed Pearson.

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Forging Engineering Pathways

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in Computer Science and Mathematics with minors in Global Engineering Leadership and Arabic, University of Maryland Mentors:   Joyce D. But Nerrise didn’t have a lot of guidance on how to channel her abilities. Academia, entrepreneurship, and policy are all options. Electrical Engineering Education:   B.S.

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A Thousand Flowers Blooming

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Since he began his distinguished academic career after transitioning from the private sector, we were eager to hear his wisdom about how it affected his approach to academic leadership, the guidance and opportunities that he's offering his students, and the perceptions and expectations around a job well done.