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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Vernon Dunn, director of The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering at the National Academy of Engineers, first met Williams at one of the summer programs Williams ran at Xavier. Dunn says he speaks with Williams daily, seeking advice on managing people, navigating spaces, and how to best lead his program of young engineers.

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Toward a more inclusive peer-review process (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

When asked what surprised her most about publishing after a summer spent working as an intern at one of our presses, a history graduate student replied, “In graduate school, we focus on tearing books apart. We knew the engine of peer review needed a tune-up. But I was impressed by how much you do in publishing to build up a book.”

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Algorithmic Bias Continues to Negatively Impact Minoritized Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Hadis Anahideh, an assistant professor of industrial engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago and another co-author of the study, said she and her team expected to encounter bias in algorithms. They need to be aware that algorithms can be biased and unfair because of bias in the history, data. It becomes biased.”

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Advancing Engineering excellence in Ireland: The role of Engineers Ireland (EI)

Creatrix Campus

Advancing Engineering excellence in Ireland: The role of Engineers Ireland (EI) editor Mon, 05/22/2023 - 06:36 Engineering is a vital industry in Ireland, contributing significantly to the country's economic growth and development. Engineers Ireland plays a crucial role in promoting engineering excellence in Ireland.

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The 2024 Insight Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

Insight Into Diversity

KCU faculty members joined the program that includes mentorship, case presentations, curriculum information, how to take a medical history, a suture clinic, and identity workshops. Mary’s University School of Science, Engineering and Technology First-Generation Summer Start Scholars Program St.

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Why liberal arts leaders should know STEM isn’t the enemy

University Business

Two consensus reports by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) determine educational programs that integrate learning experiences in the humanities, arts and social sciences with science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine lead to improved educational and career outcomes.

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NJIT Achieves HSI Status and Works to Increase Its Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jones, NJIT chief diversity officer, has led the school’s Office of Inclusive Excellence. These are opportunities to celebrate the rich history, culture and the people from underrepresented communities.” There is also a courageous conversations series monthly for faculty and staff led by the Office of Inclusive Excellence.