“The Underrepresentation of Women in Computer Science and Engineering” will be the next Yotie Talk presented by Cal State San Bernardino’s University Diversity Committee on Thursday, Oct. 19, in the John M. Pfau from 1-2 p.m.
The CSUSB Philanthropic Foundation has been awarded $75,000 in STEM scholarships from Edison International to encourage qualified students to pursue education in STEM or STEM-related majors.
CSUSB continues to be among the top universities in the country in awarding degrees to Hispanics and total Hispanic student population, according to data compiled by the U.S. Department of Education and listed by Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education.
Thirty-three CSUSB students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) or STEM-related majors have been awarded scholarships from Edison International.
The grant will be used in several areas to facilitate a culture of equity and diversity within the faculty through comprehensive policy changes concerning recruitment, hiring, promotion and tenure in STEM-related programs.
CSUSB’s Office of Student Research is collaborating with Riverside City College for the recently funded National Science Foundation grant project, STEM en familia: Guiding Critical Transitions to the Baccalaureate.
The Memorandum of Understanding between CSUSB and Riverside City College, and a similar agreement between Cal State Fullerton and RCC, are part of the California Tri-County Concurrent Enrollment Program.
Sastry Pantula will be a featured speaker at the Feb. 1 launching webcast of the California State University’s STEM NET, an affinity group dedicated to harnessing the power of the CSU’s 23 campuses.
The conference featured keynote speakers from engineering professionals in the auditorium, booths hosted by businesses, students, and student organizations in the event lobby, and giveaways.