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

Insight Into Diversity

The MDI is collaborating with Howard University researchers on projects that examine environmental impacts on disadvantaged communities, including air quality testing in low-income households, traffic pollution in marginalized populations, and health outcome patterns in Washington, D.C.

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

The PIE News

Over 240,000 students went to study maths and computer science, engineering programs also received just over 200,000 – and business and management was the third most popular, with 157,000.

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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. It might end up causing more disadvantages in the system.” Favour Nerrise Institution:   Stanford University Graduate Program:   Ph.D., Electrical Engineering Education:   B.S.

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

Women in Engineering and Computer Science Program (WIECS) Florida Atlantic University College of Engineering and Computer Science WIECS fosters a supportive learning environment that encourages women students to earn degrees and ultimately pursue careers in engineering and computer science. Chicago, Ill.;

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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. Prepare student writers to consider the benefits and disadvantages of these tools in the context of specific writing purposes.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We must do better in ensuring that our students are not disadvantaged by racial and ethnic lines when it comes to pursuing a college degree and persisting in that pursuit,” she said. Computer science had double-digit enrollment increases and saw greater persistence and retention among freshmen at all credential levels.