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Sharon Leung: Innovation at the Crux of Healthcare and Engineering with CU Boulder Online

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For Sharon Leung, a dedicated healthcare professional with 15 years of experience, the pursuit of an engineering degree might seem a bit off course. However, Sharons commitment to lifelong learning and innovative problem-solving led her to enroll in the online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management program at CU Boulder.

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International Women’s Day: Black Women Shaping the Future of Academia

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Professor Lisa-Dionne Morris is Professor of Public & Industry Understanding of Capability Driven Design in the School of Mechanical Engineering, and the Engagement Champion for the EPSRC EDI Hub+, at the University of Leeds. In the US, Black women account for just 2% of science and engineering roles.

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From the Military to the Ivy League: Two Veterans Pursue Dartmouth’s Online Master of Engineering

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John Murphy and Felix Hong have traversed unique yet parallel journeys, from serving their country to pursuing advanced degrees through Dartmouths online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering (MEng). The asynchronous format and flexibility were perfect for his schedule as a contractor working in classified environments.

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Obrizum and Anthology partner to deliver AI-powered learning

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Incorporating Obrizum’s course curation, personalisation engines, immersive learning technology, and diagnostic analytics could lead to significant improvements in course development, student engagement, and speed to competency, according to Anthology.

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NASA Awards University of Houston $1.2 Million to Strengthen Diversity in STEM and Aerospace Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million to grow diversity initiatives in STEM and aerospace-related engineering fields and address barriers to access and success for historically underserved and underrepresented students. Henderson, an assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at UH and the project’s principal investigator.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Muhammad, a cybersecurity engineering major, is the youngest first year student in the schools history. The university offers the perfect environment for me to grow and explore my interest." This past fall, Coppin welcomed Wes Muhammad, a 14-year-old from Baltimore into its largest freshmen class since 2011.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.