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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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STEM Accreditor Drops DEIA From Its Standards

Inside Higher Ed

The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology has dropped diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility from its accreditation criteria and supporting documents, a move made in response to federal pushback on DEIA, according to an email obtained by Inside Higher Ed.

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Innovations in Engineering Education and Practice: The Engineering New Zealand Perspective

Creatrix Campus

Innovations in Engineering Education and Practice: The Engineering New Zealand Perspective editor Mon, 05/15/2023 - 06:37 The field of engineering is constantly evolving, and staying up-to-date with the latest innovations is critical for success.

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Thinking about the support of Chinese students: a response to HEPI’s recent report

HEPI

It is well documented that many students will base their choices on university standings , purposefully selecting universities that are in the top 100 of world rankings. I commend the respondents’ use of the term inclusion and agree we should all be aspiring towards a more inclusive environment on campuses.

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National Academies release antiracism, DEI recommendations

Inside Higher Ed

Image: A new National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report notes some improvement in minority representation in higher education related to science, technology, engineering, math and medicine (STEMM)—but not enough to match those groups’ share in the overall population. “Compared to the U.S.

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West Virginia U proposal outlines process for firing faculty

Inside Higher Ed

The draft document urges credit for faculty members supporting the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion mission, or who are otherwise doing community-engaged or interdisciplinary work; this presumably addresses long-standing concerns across academe that such efforts go unrecognized in traditional faculty reward structures.

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Coursera celebrates AI Appreciation Day with new GenAI courses, Professional Certificate enhancements, and GenAI Academy for Teams

Coursera blog

On AI Appreciation Day, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to harness the potential of GenAI, turning it into an engine of opportunity for everyone. By offering mission-critical GenAI skills through trusted brands and credentials, we strive to make this technology an inclusive and transformative force.