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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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Think Like a Scientist The lessons focus on chemistry and physics, two “gatekeeper” subjects that are typically seen as more difficult, Schneider says. The researchers are looking at public high schools with higher-than- average proportions of students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. It's an opportunity for us.

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A Surprising Approach to Science Labs for Online Students Boosts Access to STEM Fields

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“USPS will probably kill us if we try to mail sulfuric acid,” says Ara Austin, a clinical assistant professor and senior director of online engagement and strategic initiatives at Arizona State University (ASU). And when 43 students finally arrived, Austin, along with two teaching assistants, led their organic chemistry lab.

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Facing Pressure on Enrollment, Will Colleges Support More Transfer Students?

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“It’s ironic,” Del Real Viramontes says, “because I remember going to UC Riverside, where I work now, visiting, and never in my wildest dreams did I think I was gonna be back as a professor.” Some public flagships are paying attention to the transfer pipeline’s potential for educating people of varied backgrounds. “It

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Left-brain or Right-brain Dominant? Explore the Ideal Subjects to Nurture your Strengths

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With a degree in accounting, you can become a certified public accountant or work in financial management. The Sciences The sciences, including physics, chemistry and biology, are perfect for left-brain dominant individuals. These subjects involve critical thinking, problem-solving and a strong understanding of scientific principles.

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2024 Spotlight: Women Leading the Way in STEM

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This diversity in the workforce is what allows this workforce to continue thinking innovatively and in the best interest of the public as a whole. Jennifer Doudna is a biochemist with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Pomona College and a PhD in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology from Harvard University.

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The Metaverse Hype Died Down. Where Does That Leave Colleges That Invested In It?

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A public community college in east Hollywood, it wasn’t one of the original schools that got grants to build out a “ metaversity ,” a digital alternative campus influenced by the tech company Meta. Los Angeles City College has spent some time trying to refine its metaverse.

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From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

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We bring together students from backgrounds in history, anthropology, archaeology, chemistry and museum studies to work collaboratively on the project,” he says. DR LIZA GIJANTO Associate Professor of Anthropology St. LARSEN Professor of Chemistry St. FIELD OF RESEARCH: Analytical Chemistry. DR RANDOLPH K.