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Tag: innovation
STEM
New Approaches To STEM Engage Traditionally Underrepresented Students
When Dr. Felesia Stukes joined the faculty at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) in 2017, she was the first Black computer science faculty member in the HBCU’s 150-year history. Today, she is working hard to lay a foundation for her students to become future colleagues. Part of that process requires understanding the reasons why students of color all too often choose not to pursue STEM fields despite interest and ability.
July 13, 2021
Opinion
Disruption and Digital Generational Literacy: Are You Ready?
Recently, I gave the Keynote Address at the Her Future Global Summit with some of the most influential leaders from across the globe. One of the major questions addressed was, “How do we understand digital inclusion across generations and leverage multigenerational inputs in the COVID-19 era?”
April 24, 2020
Community Colleges
Community College Students to Showcase STEM Innovation Skills in National Competition
Community college students have the opportunity to present their science, technology, engineering and mathematics projects and ideas through a national innovation competition starting in March. The initiative is the brainchild of the National Science Foundation and the American Association of Community Colleges.
January 30, 2020
News Roundup
University of Michigan to Build Innovation Center in Downtown Detroit
As part of an over $300 million development plan, the University of Michigan will open an innovation center in downtown Detroit, according to The Detroit Free Press. The 190,000 square-foot innovation center will be built on the site of the aborted Wayne County jail project. The construction of the jail was halted in 2013 after […]
October 30, 2019
Students
Scholarship Created to Diversify Local News Industry
The Local Media Consortium (LMC) and the Local Media Association (LMA) is looking to increase diversity in the local news industry through a new scholarship opportunity. Alongside the Google News Initiative, LMC and LMA has established 50 scholarships for underrepresented individuals to attend a journalism professional development event in Chicago from Sep. 17-19. The conference, […]
September 10, 2019
Students
GlobalMindEd Conference Promotes Collaboration for Student Career Success
First-generation college students, educators, business leaders and policymakers will convene for this year’s annual GlobalMindEd conference to explore innovative approaches to preparing students for a changing workforce. The conference will feature several plenary sessions addressing topics such as the future of work; how to empower women in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics; social […]
May 24, 2019
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