A new paper provides a glimpse of what administrators in the sciences think about increasing gender diversity among those who teach and do research in those fields. Most of the leaders see that goal as the responsibility of someone else—often, female professors. The paper is based on interviews with department chairs and deans in science … Continue reading
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Child Care and STEM Fields Are Called Barriers to Women at 2-Year Colleges
The shortage of affordable child care and the gender stereotypes that discourage women from pursuing careers in mathematics and science are two of the biggest barriers holding women back in community colleges, according to a report released on Thursday by the American Association of University Women. The report, “Women in Community Colleges: Access to Success,” … Continue reading
National Magazine Focuses on Tech Ed Awareness
The magazine that turned college rankings into a big business is taking a long, close look at career and technical education. Brian Kelly, editor and chief content officer of U.S. News and World Report, sees the business opportunity in ranking technician education programs and the news value in covering the national STEM (science, technology, engineering and … Continue reading
Lectures Still Dominate Science and Math Teaching, Sometimes Hampering Student Success
Lecturing remains the most common method for teaching undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, known as the STEM disciplines. Although other forms of instruction have made inroads, the continuing reliance on this pedagogical tool may be stymieing efforts to increase the number of graduates in those programs. “We have a really good idea about … Continue reading
Community Colleges Should Urge Women to Pursue Science and Math Careers, Report Says
Not enough women at community colleges—especially low-income students and those with children—are studying for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math, which are among the nation’s fastest-growing fields, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. That means women are losing out on job security and the potential for … Continue reading
Tuning In to Dropping Out
. . . Over the past 25 years, the total number of students in college has increased by about 50 percent. But the number of students graduating with degrees in STEM subjects has remained more or less constant. Consider computer technology. In 2009 the United States graduated 37,994 students with bachelor’s degrees in computer and information … Continue reading
Government Awards to Minority Serving Institutions
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that 12 colleges and universities that serve large minority populations will receive $2,898,578 in grants to strengthen education programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Under the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP), grants were awarded to institutions in California, the District of Columbia, … Continue reading
Obama Administration Awards Nearly $500 Million in First Round of Grants to Community Colleges for Job Training and Workforce Development
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis and Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter today announced nearly $500 million in grants to community colleges around the country for targeted training and workforce development to help economically dislocated workers who are changing careers. The grants support partnerships between community colleges and employers to develop programs that provide … Continue reading
College and Career Readiness? Do We Need to Clear the Path?
In recent months tremendous amounts of discourse have surrounded the topic of college and career readiness for students graduating from secondary schools around the United States and the world. A recent eSchool News report noted that the Metlife report, titled The Metlife Survey of the American Teacher: Preparing Students for College and Careers shows a … Continue reading
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