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Georgetown, Howard, and Morgan State Partner for Environmental Data Initiative

Insight Into Diversity

“We want to build a long-term, sustainable and inclusive infrastructure, and we could not do that without engaging data scientists at Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” said Michael Bailey, Colonel William J. Walsh Professor of American Government at Georgetown University, in a news release.

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US liberal arts could shift focus to help post-study work options

The PIE News

The PIE identified 19 colleges in the US to date from the beginning of 2023 that announced their closure which are either listed as liberal arts colleges or carry “strong liberal arts traditions”.

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Closing Higher Ed’s Equity Gaps

Inside Higher Ed

” It goes on, “Even a few decades ago, no one could have fully anticipated future investments in computer science, quantum computing, or climate science—fields where Princeton is now a leader.” ” Is Princeton truly a leader in these fields?

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

Diversifying Our Curing Community (DOCC) Arkansas State University College of Science and Mathematics DOCC seeks to increase the number of under-represented students accepted into medical schools. Biomedical Sciences Enrichment Program: Mentorship and Workforce Development Charles R.

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Persistence Rebounds to Pre-COVID Levels, But Not for Everyone

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After two years of COVID-19-related disruptions, the percentage of first-time college students sticking with school has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC). That’s what worries me and many community college leaders the most.”

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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. She didn’t go to college, but if I told her I found a flyer for something, she’d drive me, she’d pay for it, she’d make sure I got there.” Electrical Engineering Education:   B.S.

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Academic experts offer advice on ChatGPT

Inside Higher Ed

That’s a big question about the purpose of writing—not one we can delegate to computer science. Mina Lee, doctoral student in computer science, Stanford University. Anna Mills, English instructor, College of Marin. They are also capacities we expect of college graduates.

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