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Nature in the Eye of the Beholder: A Case Study for Cultural Humility as A Strategy to Broaden Participation in STEM
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Miriti, Maria N. – Education Sciences, 2019
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines suffer from chronically low participation of women and underrepresented minorities. Diversity enhancement initiatives frequently attempt to mitigate skill deficits such as math skills in an attempt to improve preparedness of these students. However, such interventions do not address…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Females, Disproportionate Representation, Gender Bias
National and Legislative View: Report on the NSF Workshop on Undergraduate Biology Education.
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Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Summarizes the report on undergraduate education in biology published by the National Science Foundation. Discusses the problems and recommended solutions for each of three areas: laboratories and course development; enhancing the quality of teaching; and recruitment and retention of students. (YP)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments
Chronicle of Higher Education. Volume 51, Number 26, May 13, 2005
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2005
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This May 13, 2005 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "A Connecticut Muslim in King James's Court" (Pulley, John L.); (2)…
Descriptors: Muslims, Higher Education, Academic Achievement, Athletes
Employment Prospects for Biologists.
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Korschgen, Ann J.; Davis, Jerry D. – American Biology Teacher, 1983
Assesses the results of a survey of organizations which hire individuals with a biological background, focusing on future hiring plans, level of education, employment selection factors, typical positions, and where jobs are listed. Recommends developing communication skills, maintaining high grades, and relevant work experience as keys to…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Education Work Relationship, Employment Opportunities
Impact of Clinical Pharmacy on Graduate Programs in the Biological Sciences.
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Gerald, Michael C. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1980
Enrollment of pharmacy and nonpharmacy students in graduate courses in the biological sciences within pharmacy are examined. Suggestions are made for assessing the relative quality of these students, for finding the reason for an upswing in nonpharmacy enrollments in the biological sciences, and for recruiting pharmacy students to this area. (MSE)
Descriptors: Biology, Clinical Experience, Comparative Analysis, Doctoral Degrees
Planning in Academic Departments.
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Fountoukidis, Dona; And Others – Planning for Higher Education, 1995
The efforts of the biology department at William Paterson College, a state college in New Jersey, to use strategic planning at the department level are chronicled. Planning focused on establishing a direction for hiring faculty, developing curriculum, purchasing equipment, and training students. Results, unanticipated outcomes, and lessons learned…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Biology, Case Studies, College Administration
Conference on Issues in Minority Science Education. Proceedings, March 15-17, 1979.
Atlanta Univ., GA. Resource Center for Science and Engineering. – 1979
Proceedings of the Conference on Issues in Minority Science Education are presented. An overview of Atlanta University's Resource Center for Science and Engineering, which sponsored the conference, and a rationale for the conference are provided. Seven panel discussion reports are given, including such topics as curriculum and faculty development,…
Descriptors: Biology, Black Colleges, Black Education, Black Students