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Initiative Empowers HBCU Students and Alums as Entrepreneurs

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That feeling motivated Olawepo, a senior at Alabama A&M University majoring in computer science and software development, to create career networking software that helps connect students and alumni from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The culture is different [at HBCUs],” he says. “The

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InSciTE Program Teaches Valuable Career Skills to Future STEM Workforce

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The program is overseen by a faculty council with more than a dozen members representing fields from geography and environmental studies to physics and computer science. We support, we help, we guide.” The program is recruiting for its second cohort and expects around 50 students, with the capacity to accommodate up to 75.

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Creating Pathways for Students in Cybersecurity: The Inspiring Journey of Josiah Alexander

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Josiah Alexander, a computer science major with a concentration in network security at the New York Institute of Technology, serves as an exemplary example of how such pathways can be established. In the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity, creating pathways for students to enter and excel is crucial.

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The latest courses, Specializations, and Professional Certifications in UX design, generative AI, real estate, and cybersecurity

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You’ll gain a unique perspective on AI and discover how to empower yourself and your day-to-day work with this technology. In addition to jump starting your career in cybersecurity, you’ll build a strong foundation for future career development in other paths such as computer science, software development, or information technology.

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The Power of Empowerment

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Encouraging a growth mindset in students is incredibly empowering. By offering such resources and tips, I model best learning practices and empower students to own their learning in personal ways supportive of a growth mindset. Education Sciences 12, no. Ting, Tin Tin, Shi Lin Teh, and Mee Chin Wee (2022).

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

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STEM ALL IN Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences (CECAS) STEM ALL IN empowers participants to pursue STEM graduate degrees through on-campus experiences, educational sessions, and network building. Chicago, Ill.; and Research Triangle Park, N.C.

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The Power of Empowerment

Faculty Focus

Encouraging a growth mindset in students is incredibly empowering. By offering such resources and tips, I model best learning practices and empower students to own their learning in personal ways supportive of a growth mindset. Education Sciences 12, no. Ting, Tin Tin, Shi Lin Teh, and Mee Chin Wee (2022).

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