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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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Netherlands uni chairs call for stop to curbing int’l students

The PIE News

A group of university chairs in the Netherlands has called for figures in parliament to stop attacking international students and the prospect of their recruitment. We are actually very targeted. . The big issue is that although the Netherlands is a small country, the differences are quite big from region to region.

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German leader appeals to int’l graduates

The PIE News

Speaking at Gisma University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam, Scholz said it was “inspiring to see how many students from around the world come to Germany and wish to work here afterwards” “We need these young and well-qualified men and women for the successful economic development of our country,” he said.

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Binghamton University Looking to Hire 30 Replacement Faculty and 36 New Faculty with $6.5 Million SUNY Grant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Binghamton University (BU) has received a $6.5 19 proposals were accepted for the Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science; 13 for the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences; two for the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; one for the School of Management; and one for the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

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Looming Dutch election leaves stakeholders sitting in first gear

The PIE News

Speaking to The PIE, Jorrit Snijder, Breda University of Applied Sciences ’ President, points out that the debate that’s been going on since the housing crisis has left behind some key context. “The And that the Dutch students can still study,” he added. The debate [we’re having] is a very Dutch debate.

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. MS in Business Analytics – STEM-designated Adelphi University Robert B.

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Hewlett Foundation Awards $20M to Diversify Cybersecurity Field

Insight Into Diversity

Cybersecurity, like many STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, has been historically male-dominated and lacks diversity. The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is awarding $20 million in grants to four academic institutions that serve diverse student populations.