A new report by the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU), funded by NSF, has a number of recommendations regarding recruitment and retention of diverse faculty in STEM, titled Strengthening Pathways to Faculty Careers in STEM: ...
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LSAMP Student Scholarship Opportunity: Universities Space Research Association (USRA)
Through its Distinguished Undergraduate Awards program, USRA offers scholarships to undergraduates who have shown a career interest in aeronautics or space research related fields, or in space science education. Eligible majors include aerospace ...
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People of Color in STEM: Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Written by Eva Urbina Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is leading the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) search for a COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett earned her PhD in microbiology and immunology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2014. ...
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The Alpine Science Institute of Central Wyoming College
This week in Partner News, we'd like to spotlight this Story Map from Jacki Klancher at Central Wyoming College, featuring their Alpine Science Institute. The ASI Story Map is an impressive site highlighting many of the projects Jacki is working on ...
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University of Kentucky Accepting Applications for Bridge to the Doctorate Fellows
The University of Kentucky (UK) is now accepting applications for Bridge to the Doctorate (BD) Fellows. BD will provide two years of support for a cohort of 12 students from underrepresented populations who are pursuing graduate degrees in science, ...
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High Impact Practice: Service Learning, Community-based Learning
“Field experiences with community partners give students direct experience with issues studied in class; real-world learning and reflect in classroom. Connected to the curriculum and part of experiential learning”Peters, Tisdale, & Swinton, ...
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