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Newswise: FAU Receives $1 Million NSF Grant to Empower Women in STEM Faculty
Released: 8-Dec-2022 8:30 AM EST
FAU Receives $1 Million NSF Grant to Empower Women in STEM Faculty
Florida Atlantic University

The three-year NSF ADVANCE ADAPTATION grant will help transform faculty diversity and ensure appropriate representation of women in STEM. This grant continues the work of the late Emmanuelle Tognoli, Ph.D., who served as a research professor in FAU’s Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and a member of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute.

   
Released: 5-Dec-2022 5:25 PM EST
CSUN’s Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Awards Grants for Statewide Impact
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

As part of its first initiative, the Global Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Equity Innovation Hub (EIH) at California State University, Northridge recently awarded the first round of CSU HSI Community Grants. Nearly $2 million will be awarded to 17 finalists to support their efforts to inspire the next generation of creators and innovators to pursue high-demand careers in STEM and the creative and tech industries.

Newswise: Making science more accessible to people with disabilities
1-Dec-2022 11:10 AM EST
Making science more accessible to people with disabilities
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The pandemic prompted workplace changes that proved beneficial to people with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine (STEMM), but there’s fear that these accommodations will be rolled back. With International Day of Persons with Disabilities taking place on Dec. 3, a research team including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York is calling for ways to make work in STEMM more accessible.

     
30-Nov-2022 4:05 AM EST
Hertz Foundation Announces $5 Million Fellowship Gift Honoring Inventor and Entrepreneur Dr. Nathan Myhrvold
The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation

The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a stronger nation through science and technology leadership, today announced a new fellowship honoring Dr. Nathan Myhrvold, a Hertz Fellow and one of the most visionary technology and business leaders of our time.

   
Newswise: Children don't access scientific tools at home for discovery as much as they could
Released: 29-Nov-2022 5:20 PM EST
Children don't access scientific tools at home for discovery as much as they could
University of Florida

A study finds that a mismatch exists between the scientific tools -- thermometers, magnifying lenses -- parents know they have at home and the ones kids think are available. This mismatch could hurt scientific education at home.

Newswise: University Unveils Newly Renovated Nabholz Lab for Construction and Engineering Students
Released: 29-Nov-2022 12:35 PM EST
University Unveils Newly Renovated Nabholz Lab for Construction and Engineering Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has unveiled a newly renovated lab that will provide construction management and civil engineering students with an edge for their future careers in Arkansas’s growing construction industry. With generous support from Nabholz, the new Nabholz Construction High Bay Lab has been redesigned to provide an upgraded workspace for classes, student projects, and demonstrations for students, faculty, and industry members.

Released: 17-Nov-2022 8:05 AM EST
ASSET Inc. Named to White House’s National Partnership for Student Success to Combat Learning Loss
ASSET Inc. (Achieving Student Success through Excellence in Teaching)

Recognizing ASSET Inc.’s innovative high-impact tutoring approach to advance K-12 student learning recovery, the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS), launched this past summer by President Joseph R. Biden, has named the innovative education nonprofit one of its newest Supporting Champions.

Released: 9-Nov-2022 3:10 PM EST
Brookhaven Lab Integrates the Rising STEM Scholars Program
Brookhaven National Laboratory

As a way to give students the resources and momentum to embark on a deeper exploration of their interests throughout high school, Brookhaven Lab’s Office of Educational Programs (OEP) began hosting the DOE Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS)-funded Rising STEM Scholars program.

   
Newswise: First-Generation Students in STEM Career Pathways
Released: 8-Nov-2022 1:55 PM EST
First-Generation Students in STEM Career Pathways
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Abigail Gutierrez Deniz is a first-generation, Latina student working to pursue her goal of working in cybersecurity.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 11:40 AM EST
NAU joins new alliance to foster inclusion and collaboration for students with disabilities in STEM fields
Northern Arizona University

The collective impact approach to enhance workforce development and increase graduation rates.

Released: 3-Nov-2022 2:25 PM EDT
2022 Chicago Quantum Summit to Gather Quantum Leaders Defining the Emerging Field on Nov. 14-15
University of Chicago

Experts in quantum information science and engineering will come together on November 14-15 in Chicago to share their insights and experiences from the forefront of this growing field. The fifth annual Chicago Quantum Summit, hosted by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, will convene academic, government, and industry leaders in quantum information science and engineering.

   
Released: 2-Nov-2022 6:05 PM EDT
Science Beyond Siri: A Team of Educators and Computer Scientists Take on AI
Argonne National Laboratory

Soon enough, AI competency will be an essential workforce skill. A group of computer scientists and learning science experts are considering what a foundational introduction to AI might look like for middle school and high school students.

Newswise: FAU Receives U.S. Department of Defense Grant for Powerful Imaging Tool
Released: 1-Nov-2022 8:30 AM EDT
FAU Receives U.S. Department of Defense Grant for Powerful Imaging Tool
Florida Atlantic University

Transmission Electron Microscopy is essential for studying the micro- and nanostructure of inorganic, organic and hybrid materials. In inorganic samples, the instrument reveals the orientation and internal structure of crystal lattices down to individual atoms, as well as defects, such as dislocations or grain boundaries. Transmission Electron Microscopy is the preferred method to directly measure the size, grain size, size distribution, and morphology of nanomaterials.

Released: 27-Oct-2022 4:05 PM EDT
From Extracting DNA to Networking: Students Consider STEM Careers at Argonne’s Hispanic/Latino Education Outreach Day
Argonne National Laboratory

Students from the Little Village Lawndale High School Campus saw how Argonne scientists — many of Hispanic/Latino heritage — perform pivotal research during the 17th annual Hispanic/Latino Education Outreach Day.

Newswise: Mentoring the Next Generation STEM Workforce
Released: 27-Oct-2022 2:30 PM EDT
Mentoring the Next Generation STEM Workforce
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Mentoring interns creates opportunities to inspire the future, diverse workforce with pathways into STEM careers.

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Released: 27-Oct-2022 2:00 PM EDT
The Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science Aims to Power Innovation at the Molecular Level
University of Miami

Faculty members at the University of Miami are moving into the Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science this fall, a building designed to fuel collaboration and highlight ground-breaking research.

Released: 27-Oct-2022 10:00 AM EDT
Pennsylvania Department of Education Awards Asset Inc. State Funding to Expand Its Partnerships to Advance Learning in STEM (PALS) Program
ASSET Inc. (Achieving Student Success through Excellence in Teaching)

Recognizing the value of ASSET Inc.’s innovative approach to high-dosage tutoring for both K-12 students and the teachers of tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded $275,000 in new state funding to the educational improvement nonprofit’s PALS (Partnerships to Advance Learning in STEM) initiative.

Newswise: Setting a New Course for All About Energy, a Data-Driven Program for Chicago High School Students
Released: 26-Oct-2022 4:00 PM EDT
Setting a New Course for All About Energy, a Data-Driven Program for Chicago High School Students
Argonne National Laboratory

All About Energy challenges high school students from across Chicago to research data and raise awareness of environmental justice issues that affect local communities.

Newswise: Happily Ever After? A New Chapter for Traditional Fairy Tales
Released: 24-Oct-2022 5:30 PM EDT
Happily Ever After? A New Chapter for Traditional Fairy Tales
University of South Australia

From Little Red Riding Hood to the Ugly Duckling, fairy tales have long been read to children across the ages. Yet despite criticisms of being outdated and sexist, new research shows that fairy tales still hold an important place in primary education.

Newswise: Action for Equity: Expanding Credit Opportunities
Released: 24-Oct-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Action for Equity: Expanding Credit Opportunities
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

How CSU students can stay on track for graduation by earning course credits during summer and intersession.



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