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Five Florida Universities Create Alliance to Increase Minority Women Faculty in STEM Fields
Dr. Brenda L. Walker, the Interim Associate Dean for the College of Education at USF St. Petersburg and the Principle Investigator for the project, said the goal for the first cohort is to prepare them to be more competitive in STEM fields and to take on faculty positions as they move through the ranks for promotion.
September 9, 2019Campus News, Research and Innovation
Professors Developing New Program to Help STEM Educators Reach Culturally Diverse Students
Professors at USF St. Petersburg’s College of Education are building the foundation for a new master’s degree aimed at helping teachers trained in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) better connect with culturally diverse students.
April 11, 2019Research and Innovation
USF St. Petersburg to Celebrate International Diversity During Welcoming Week
Most educators believe that diversity in the classroom not only exposes students to a variety of perspectives, it also promotes empathy and better prepares them to participate in the global economy.
September 13, 2018Campus News, Events
Historian Writes First Comprehensive Biography of Tennis Legend and Civil Rights Icon Arthur Ashe
While Arthur Ashe gained fame for his brilliance on the tennis court, it was his commitment to advancing causes such as civil rights, education, AIDS awareness and ending apartheid in South Africa that cemented his status as an American icon.
August 21, 2018Research and Innovation
Inaugural Diversity Plan Aims to Provide a Fully Inclusive Campus Culture
The university’s first Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan seeks to create synergy and collaboration with every individual in the campus community through unique initiatives and study circles to inspire and ensure a welcoming environment.
April 25, 2018Campus News