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LGBTQ in STEM: National Survey
Jeremy Yoder, a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Plant Biology at the University of Minnesota
ADVANCE rolls out its “Survival Guide for New Faculty” Wiki
ADVANCE has created an interactive Wiki for New Faculty titled, “Survival Guide for New Faculty.” The goal is to smooth the transition to UNC Charlotte for new faculty, although much of the content is pertinent to more seasoned faculty also. Information on where to find what at UNC Charlotte, teaching, research and writing resourses, career […]
Leaning in, without fear
Inspired by the best selling book “Lean in” The Charlotte Observer recently asked Charlotte-area female business leaders to write about a time in their experience when they had to make a tough choice that involved balancing personal goals and career goals. They also asked for their best advice to an aspiring leader who wants to […]
NSF Publishes Report on Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering
Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering provides statistical information about the participation of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering education and employment. Its primary purpose is to serve as an information source. It offers no endorsement of or recommendations about policies or programs.
SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR NON-UNCC STUDENTS FROM UNDER-REPRESENTED BACKGROUNDS
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has an exciting summer research experience for undergraduates available (apply here). This is an expansion of our current Charlotte Research Scholars program (http://graduateschool.charlotte.edu/current-students/charlotte-research-scholars) for non-UNC Charlotte students from under-represented backgrounds. This program will provide 10 undergraduate students funding to participate in a 9-week research program. Scholars receive one-on-one, […]
ADVANCE Hosts a Reception Honoring Provost Joan Lorden
The UNC Charlotte ADVANCE Faculty Affairs and Diversity Office hosted a reception on April 30, 2014 to honor Provost Joan Lorden, who was recently elected as a 2014 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr. Lorden was granted this distinction by peers in recognition of her significant career contributions to […]
How Stereotypes Can Drive Women To Quit Science
Even when women choose to go into science, engineering, technology and mathematics (STEM) fields and are successful, they are more likely than men to quit. Toni Schmader, a psychologist at the University of British Columbia, and Matthias Mehl, a psychologist at the at the University of Arizona, came up with an innovative strategy to address […]
ADVANCE Office Recruitment Initiative Recognized
The UNC Charlotte ADVANCE Office has staked its claim to national recognition for its faculty recruitment training initiative. The Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences recently selected the program as one of six diversity recruitment resources recommended as a model for other institutions. The ADVANCE Office, working in collaboration with the Council on University […]
Dr. Yvette Huet named as the Interim Director of the Health Services Research Ph.D. program in the CHHS
Dr. Yvette Huet, Director of the ADVANCE Office and Professor of Biology, was named as the Interim Director of the Health Services Research Ph.D. program in the College of Health and Human Services effective August 1, 2012. Dr. Huet established herself as a skilled leader this past year through her extraordinary service to the College […]
ADVANCE hosts Resource Fair and Orientation Program for Incoming Faculty
New faculty members for fall 2012 participated in the Campus Resource Fair Monday, Aug. 13, in the Student Union, Multipurpose Room. Representatives from 21 resource programs across campus took part in the event, coordinated and hosted by the UNC Charlotte ADVANCE Faculty Affairs and Diversity Office. Following the fair and continental breakfast, incoming faculty members […]