Archives: Monthly Archives: February 2023
CEE Student Presents at Annual TRB Meeting
February 10, 2023 From January 8 to 12, 2023, the Transportation Research Board (TRB) held its 102nd Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C, where policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academia alike confer to share research in the transportation field. We would like to congratulate Leo Gamez, a Class of 2024 […]
Promising Practices for Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The following text is from National Academies: “Careers in science, engineering, and medicine offer opportunities to advance knowledge, contribute to the well-being of communities, and support the security, prosperity, and health of the United States. But many women do not pursue or persist in these careers, or advance to leadership positions – not because they […]
The Impacts of Racism and Bias on Black People Pursuing Careers in Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The following text is from National Academies: “Despite the changing demographics of the nation and a growing appreciation for diversity and inclusion as drivers of excellence in science, engineering, and medicine, Black Americans are severely underrepresented in these fields. Racism and bias are significant reasons for this disparity, with detrimental implications on individuals, health care […]
