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HHMI’s Science Education Alliance is changing the "Intro to Science” experience for thousands of undergrads at two- and four-year institutions across the US, transforming students into researchers early in their academic journey. Through the SEA programs, HHMI supports a community of faculty from more than 150 two- and four-year undergraduate institutions. "Typically, the way that science is taught in most places is not the way that science is actually done. And so, by incorporating real, authentic research into courses, you're not only giving students a better experience that's more aligned with the reality of doing science and being a scientist, but you're also immediately integrating them into the ecosystem in a way that has important scientific impacts." – Danielle Heller, HHMI's SEA Program Officer and SEA-GENES lead scientist. Read more: https://hhmi.news/3XdvVBs 👈

Graduated in Bachelor of Science with a second class ( Upper Division).

"As someone who started over two decades ago with a small departmental Research Experiences for Undergraduates program and then moved to open a campus-wide office at a Hispanic Serving Institution, working on COEUR 2.0 has been an extremely validating experience. It allowed me to team up with and hear from multiple contributors who have experienced firsthand the positive impact that undergraduate research, scholarly and creative inquiry continues to have at the national level on students from diverse backgrounds, with different academic and career interests, and from the full spectrum of higher education institutions. This richness of experiences and recommendations shared by program directors, mentors, evaluators, higher administrators and students will serve to inspire not only those who are starting to develop programs at their institutions, but also the more seasoned individuals who could in turn serve as allied voices to agencies, foundations, donors, and others at the state and federal levels." Learn more about the Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research 2.0 at 

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Over 120 participants from the nine members of the European University of Technology gathered at the Technical University of Sofia from 26 February to 1 March 2024 to discuss and design the strategic roadmap for joint European research and the convergence towards a European quality assurance system under the guidance of the Technological University of Sofia. The expert review of the EUt+ application for research organisation states that we could contribute important insights to EU policy making. United, we believe that the nine universities can substantially contribute to the processes of expanding the boundaries of European cooperation in the field of higher education and research. 

A Milestone Accomplished Today March 8, 2024 Let me pen down these few lines reflecting on my journey to intellectual self-realization to remind myself of this day in years to come. My academic journey in the Western world commenced in the Fall semester of 2017 with enrollment in the esteemed Loyola Marymount University, where I pursued a master's degree in Systems Engineering. This pivotal step occurred shortly after my initial arrival in the United States, a nation emblematic of hope and freedom. In the final semester of my master's program, I undertook the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), securing provisional admission to Claremont Graduate University (CGU) to pursue Ph.D. studies in Information Systems and Technology. CGU, renowned for its scholarly eminence, provided an enabling environment to accomplish this scholarly pursuit. Upon graduation from the master's program in the summer of 2019, I transitioned seamlessly into the doctoral program at CGU in the fall semester of 2019, I embarked on a journey fraught with apprehensions and uncertainties, particularly concerning the financial exigencies inherent in international student status. Nonetheless, buoyed by unwavering determination and divine providence, I commenced the doctoral endeavor. Over the ensuing years, divine intervention consistently facilitated my progress, culminating in the successful completion of my doctoral defense on March 8, 2024. Reflecting on this odyssey, I proffer counsel to aspiring scholars, emphasizing the imperative of unwavering commitment to one's academic aspirations, assured of divine intervention in the realization of endeavors. Gratitude permeates my sentiments as I acknowledge the indispensable roles of individuals instrumental in facilitating this scholarly expedition. Your collective support and contributions served as indispensable pillars upon which this academic success was erected. With the culmination of one academic odyssey, the denouement heralds the inception of another, characterized by the scholarly imperative encapsulated in the adage, "publish or perish." The academic trajectory, akin to the pursuit of a doctorate, is replete with arduous challenges; yet, guided by resolute determination, avenues of scholarly advancement invariably emerge. In conclusion, my profound gratitude is extended to you my friends, family, benefactors, and benefactresses for your unwavering encouragement and benevolent supplications. Your steadfast solidarity fortified my academic voyage, emblematic of the collaborative ethos inherent in scholarly endeavors.

A high-level delegation led by Professor Freddy Boey, CityUHK President, visited CentraleSupélec, Paris-Saclay University in France on 5 April. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by President Boey and Professor Romain Soubeyran, President of CentraleSupélec, Paris-Saclay University, to foster academic exchange and further develop the co-operative relationship between the two institutions. The agreement focuses on the exchange of academic, research and administrative personnel between the two institutions. Additionally, it explores the feasibility of student exchanges and teaching collaboration, and encourages joint research projects in areas of mutual interest. The MoU also facilitates the sharing of joint research results and institutional publications. Learn more: https://go.cityu.hk/mr4mn4

If you are at ISC High Performance, please come see me at the Tue afternoon project poster session. The poster is about utilizing National Science Foundation (NSF) ACCESS resources for science and education. I can also tell you about how to run workflows in two easy steps.

A tip of the cap to Caleb Broodo, Farzana Likhi and Leonard Jiang, who have been selected by U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science to participate in the DOE's Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program! Learn more about these outstanding Coogs and their committment to excellence in research & innovation in this piece by Bryan Luhn: https://lnkd.in/gF4PmYED

#UCDavis announced that it recently moved up the list of Top Public Universities to “Number 6 among the nation’s top public universities — a significant achievement driven by our research, teaching and service mission”. CONGRATULATIONS‼️🎉🎈 Now take it a step further, UC Davis has the ONLY four-year #InclusiveCollege program in the UC system. Students with #IntellectualDisabilities living and learning and working on the UC Davis campus with their same-age peers…and the experience impacts the undergrads and grad students in a positive way. So, all those accolades are legit. UCDavis has found a ground-breaking way to expand and serve one of the most vulnerable student populations in our country…and while it was doing that, it moved UP in rankings. The other Top Five…what are they doing for the most vulnerable? Maybe that should be the question we ask when we are ranking universities? #CollegeRankings #ChooseToInclude