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Toward a Transformational Africa-U.S. STEM University Initiative: Proceedings of a Workshop
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Whitacre, Paula Tarnapol – National Academies Press, 2022
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) plays a key role in accelerating economic growth and developing innovative solutions to pressing challenges facing the African continent. Over the past few decades, much work has been done to develop university systems in African countries in recognition of the role that high-caliber…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Foreign Countries, STEM Education, Higher Education
Mathematics Curriculum, Teacher Professionalism, and Supporting Policies in Korea and the United States: Summary of a Workshop
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Ferreras, Ana; Kessel, Cathy; Kim, Myong-Hi – National Academies Press, 2015
On July 15-17, 2012 the United States National Commission on Mathematics Instruction and Seoul National University held a joint Korea-U.S. workshop on Mathematics Teaching and Curriculum. The workshop was organized to address questions and issues related to math teaching and curriculum that were generated by each country, including the following:…
Descriptors: Mathematics Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Textbook Preparation, Teacher Workshops
Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America's Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads
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National Academies Press, 2011
In order for the United States to maintain the global leadership and competitiveness in science and technology that are critical to achieving national goals, we must invest in research, encourage innovation, and grow a strong and talented science and technology workforce. "Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation" explores the…
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Minority Groups, Leadership, Engineering