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Women STEM students up to twice as likely as non-STEM students to have experienced sexism

HEPI

Even in subjects where equivalent numbers of men and women participate, however, many women are still disadvantaged by everyday sexism. These experiences of sexism were heightened on some courses, with 50% of women studying physics and 30% of women studying engineering reporting that they had experienced sexism on their degree course.

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The Future of Equitable AI in Higher Education

Insight Into Diversity

The council’s mission is to ensure that AI technology is developed and implemented to promote inclusivity rather than amplify privilege. CCA’s approach focuses on increasing educational attainment for underrepresented students by ensuring that their voices play a central role in the development of new technologies.

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The Unique Digital Future of Marketing and PR in Higher Education

HEPI

According to Satya Nadella of Microsoft , the digital imperative suggests that “every organisation in every industry will need to infuse technology into every business process and function so that they can do more with less.” ” However, for marketing and PR, this infusion is particularly critical.

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Furman University and 14 Others Collectively Awarded $8.625 Million to Improve Inclusion for STEM Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Furman University and 14 other institutions have collectively been awarded $8.625 million to improve inclusion for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This project will transform the student experience in STEM at Furman,” said Dr. Alison Roark, associate professor of biology and program director.

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. Read about them here. MS in Business Analytics – STEM-designated Adelphi University Robert B.

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Higher Ed Leaders and Scholars Discuss Promises and Pitfalls of AI Tool Usage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Gilda Barabino Olin College of Engineering "Our use of AI in our teaching can be seen both as a threat to how students acquire foundational knowledge, but it can also be an enabler to enhance student learning,” said panelist Dr. Gilda A. Barabino, president of the Olin College of Engineering. These new AI tools.

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After the ‘war’, now we must win the peace

HEPI

In the run up to the General Election, then Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, promised to end the war against universities. Shadow no more, Kyle has subsequently declared the war over. This is supremely welcome news. International postgraduate students are the glue here.