Honoring the Life and Legacy of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
It is with deep sorrow and profound respect to share the news of the passing of esteemed leader and true pioneer, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. Congresswoman Johnson was not only a trailblazer in her political career but also a steadfast advocate for science, education, and inclusion. Her vision, dedication, and lifelong[...]
Strategies for Inclusive Learning
By Alexis N. Petri This guide is a resource to provide STEM educators with simple strategies for creating inclusive learning environments and course design that caters to the needs of students’ diverse abilities. In this guide, you will find a number of strategies to consider incorporating, including tips for modifying[...]
View the news release from National Institute of Health
By Amanda Morris September 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. EDT For years, the National Institutes of Health has funded research on health inequities faced by racial, gender and other underserved communities. But one notable group was left out: people with disabilities. Now, in a major victory for disability health advocates,[...]
Accessible Technology for All
In February 2023, the Computing Research Association (CRA) held a workshop on Accessible Technology for All with the purpose to frame the state of the art of accessible technology, identify forces shaping the evolution of accessible technology, and develop an understanding of implications for the next wave of computer science research in accessibility.
Mentorships to Credit First-Gen Achievements
Opinion By: Juanita Ortiz and Monique Bruner The Oklahoman- Two women, a Latina and an African American both grew up with varying socioeconomic and cultural obstacles set against them. However, both were able to defy all odds and have built meaningful careers in higher education administration. Those women, happen to[...]
Temple University Alumna with Cerebral Palsy Gave Nearly $11 Million to Fund Scholarships for Students with Physical Disabilities
Author: Safia Abdulahi Inside Higher Ed - Jeanne Zweig, a Temple University alumna with cerebral palsy gave the institution nearly $11 million to fund scholarships for students with physical disabilities. Zweig’s funds will be used at Temple “to assist current students who can incur higher college-related expenses related to their[...]
Unafraid, unbowed, and unapologetic: The life and legacy of Judy Heumann
Unafraid, unbowed, and unapologetic: The life and legacy of Judy Heumann By Darren Walker, President - Ford Foundation Judy Heumann taught me—and the world—a 75-year lesson in the power of humanity and dignity. She taught us how to live and lead with it, how to fight for it, how to[...]
Northern Arizona University (NAU) recently joined a nationwide initiative meant to raise the number of people involved in STEM education and careers who have disabilities
Abigail Kessler, Arizona Daily Sun Northern Arizona University (NAU) recently joined a nationwide initiative meant to raise the number of people involved in STEM education and careers who have disabilities, developing a mentorship program and research to support students entering the field. Part of the NSF INCLUDES alliance (Inclusion Across[...]
Opinion: This fired chemistry professor’s example shows what’s wrong with academia
Opinion by Jill Filipovic CNN — The dismissal of a renowned chemistry professor from NYU after a spate of student complaints about his teaching has reinvigorated a series of long-standing questions about the modern academy: Are academic standards dropping? Are professors and administrators too beholden to students’ fragile emotions –[...]
WSU awarded $51 million to advance smart manufacturing in South Kansas
By Tracee Friess, NIAR The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced today will award $51.4 million to Wichita State University to aid in the rapid development and adoption of emerging smart manufacturing technologies for South Kansas. The funding, provided through the American Rescue Plan Build Back Better[...]
NSF Invests to Improve Undergraduate STEM Education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
As the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, the U.S. National Science Foundation's Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program has awarded 48 grants to Hispanic-serving institutions in Fiscal Year 2022 to support various projects. The goals of NSF's HSI program are to enhance the quality of undergraduate science, technology, engineering[...]
NSF grantees solving problems created by single-use plastics
By Jason Bates The world's oceans play a critical role in supporting life on Earth, but they are under threat from human activities. Single-use plastic waste is one of the six major contaminants identified by researchers as a primary threat to our oceans. Despite society's best efforts, most plastic materials[...]
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