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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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Engineering success center opens at Boise State

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Boise State University opened its Micron Student Success Center earlier this year and will formally induct the space in April, offering a consolidation of resources for its engineering students to promote a sense of belonging and create a resource center. Facundo’s goal is for the center to be student informed.

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Building a stronger engineering community in Malaysia: The mission of the Board of Engineers Malaysia

Creatrix Campus

Building a stronger engineering community in Malaysia: The mission of the Board of Engineers Malaysia editor Wed, 04/26/2023 - 01:36 In Malaysia, the development of the nation's infrastructure and economy depends heavily on the engineering sector.

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SE Asian STEM scholars awarded BC scholarships

The PIE News

Seven scholars from South East Asia have been chosen as recipients of the British Council’s scholarships for women in STEM for 2022/23, as the organisation continues efforts to enhance South East Asia-UK relations. Stellmacher said that such scholarships contribute to the overall perception and student consciousness of UK study.

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10th Minority Male Initiative Set to Shape the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With its theme, Tomorrow Belongs to Those Who Prepare for it Today - Malcolm X , the conference aims to provide firsthand information about different career opportunities and education on personal development. It also offers scholarships, internships, and career opportunities. science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM; 2.)

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Building Community through Inclusive Research Guides  

ACRLog

As a first year Academic Librarian, I have become immersed in a project at Cal State University, Northridge (CSUN) with Lisa Cheby, the Education Librarian, Yi Ding, the Online Instruction Coordinator & Director of Affordable Learning Solutions, and Christina Mayberry, the Science & Engineering Librarian.

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College students follow the money into STEM education, killing off struggling liberal arts programs

University Business

Lindsey Ash says she likely would have sought a liberal arts degree in speech therapy — until a high school class steered her toward science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more from The Washington Times.