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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While women have achieved parity in some STEM fields, such as biological sciences, they remain underrepresented in high-paying and high-demand areas like engineering and computer science. These disparities highlight significant challenges.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Institutional leadership must show a commitment to transformation and creating an environment in which Latino students thrive. In an effort to address underrepresentation in computer science, the department received an HSI-NSF grant aimed at increasing retention and completion rates for Latinx students through a peer mentoring program.

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The Power of Empowerment

Faculty Focus

Encouraging a growth mindset in students is incredibly empowering. In the college environment an intent to persist is needed, and by promoting resiliency in such a way students are encouraged to understand that their own free will and mindset largely influence their success.

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The 2024 Insight Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

Insight Into Diversity

The ITA fosters a supportive environment where instructors can share experiences and innovate in teaching, breaking down the usual departmental barriers. Participants engage in research using statistics and computer science to analyze real-world data on diseases like cancer and COVID-19.

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Inclusive classrooms: 3 ways tech creates belonging in higher ed

University Business

More than ever, universities are looking for ways to create an inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of their backgrounds. Empowering students to be curious and ask questions can create a safe space for them to engage in meaningful ways and express their unique perspectives.

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The Power of Empowerment

Faculty Focus

Encouraging a growth mindset in students is incredibly empowering. In the college environment an intent to persist is needed, and by promoting resiliency in such a way students are encouraged to understand that their own free will and mindset largely influence their success.

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Building Community, Collaborative, and Cognitive Classroom Culture 

Faculty Focus

These components are necessary to create a thriving educational environment encouraging learners’ growth and accomplishments. By acknowledging the impact of culture on community dynamics, collaborative efforts, and cognitive processes, educators can establish a more inclusive and effective learning environment. Shettar, A.,