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UW Gets Google Gift to Diversify Computer Science Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Washington (UW) and Google have announced a $400,000 gift from the tech giant that will go towards efforts to diversify the field of K-12 computer science education. Computer science is one of America’s most critical fields. Ko Th e lack of diversity is mirrored in the computer science teaching force.

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Why we need better data on faculty diversity (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

An excellent and diverse faculty is vital to individual colleges and universities and to our communities, states, nation and globe. A diverse faculty brings diverse perspectives, and these diverse perspectives enhance teaching and advising, research and scholarship, clinical practice, and engagement with the community and world.

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22% of Tenure-Track Professors Have a Parent With a Ph.D.

Inside Higher Ed

Current tenure-track faculty members are up to 25 more times likely to have a parent with a Ph.D. based tenure-track faculty members across eight disciplines in the natural sciences, social sciences, business and the humanities. Morgan, a recent computer science Ph.D. Hide by line?:

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

Adelphi’s female faculty members in the industry serve as inspiring role models. They participate in social activities that create community, such as dining at a faculty mentor’s home, hearing guest speakers, and meeting with medical school representatives. Throughout the program, students engage with faculty in STEM departments.

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Colleges used these 3 strategies to spark big enrollment rebounds this Fall

University Business

Aside from providing remote, flexible learning modes, UNI@IACC also measures students’ financial needs, providing scholarships and tuition assistance directly through the program. million faculty hiring initiative to support the growing fields. gain in first-time college students, thanks in part to an 8.9%

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Utilizing a holistic approach, its mission is to ensure that all students thrive in engineering and computer science, particularly Latino, Black and women students, who are underrepresented in these fields. million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). We are an affordable institution.

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Engaging Students Through Experiential Learning Inside the Classroom

Faculty Focus

However, most faculty members–and students–think of it as something that occurs outside the classroom. Instead, they acquire information outside of class by reading, watching lectures recorded by the faculty member, or through many other online options. Why experiential learning i nside the classroom? Experiential learning is not new.

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