Alexandra Bream’s Post

We are excited to join the Idaho STEM Ecosystem team to discuss the changing STEM landscape, upcoming opportunities, and what recent transitions could mean for you. Follow the Idaho STEM Ecosystem and join us later this summer to learn more! #idahostem #webinars #idahostemecosystem #StemEcosystem

Career readiness comes from the confluence of: 🎯 #EnduringSkills Training (Critical Thinking, Leadership, Communication); 🎯 #TechnicalSkills Training (Emerging Technology, Industry-specific); 🎯 #Reflection on Strengths, #Values, and Interests 🎯 #ExperientialLearning and High-Impact Engagement Opportunities Knowing our Provost Laura Lowe Furge will be on the panel I assure you it will be engaging and full of industry-leading insight!

33% of the Georgia Tech experience is funded by donors like you. That's a third of graduates from each school, a third of the campus footprint, a third of the time students spend in the classroom, and a third of the impact on the world. Last year, Georgia Tech conferred 11,995 esteemed Georgia Tech degrees. Without you, it might only have been 8,037. Give to finish the semester, to expand access through scholarships, to create world leaders. Give now: https://lnkd.in/gRV3pAUe

Take a moment to read this article by Allison Lyne about Joe Pitts, a recent graduate from the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University

Hampton University and where are you? Do better…Hampton is all talk and no action. Even your students. (Not me, I’m not one of them. Respectfully). And your entrepreneurship program is an absolute disgrace! I learned how to do business from my father, and by reading my Bible( let’s give a handclap to my father for helping Hampton establish their Workforce development program) Half the students were in their own little delusional world goofing off. I don’t feel bad for your unintelligent decision making. Not to mention the professors, who ultimately lack in common sense. Why do you have a legit scammer running the ETR program, and every single professor up in that broken down MLK building knows it too. Stop falling for this school’s nonsensical acts when they constantly receive " money" it’s almost like the more "money" you receive things get WORSE. How is that? Oh I know, because you all don’t actually allocate these funds into things that will benefit the students, but you steal it. I know the truth, the full truth, and nothing but the truth. And its only a matter of time before others catch on. 🐇⏳🌀

As I pause to reflect on the first three semesters of my PhD journey, I am struck by the profound realization that learning is a constant companion on this path. Each phase of our career demands intentional effort for personal growth and professional development. As a PhD student at Oregon State University, my main source of knowledge during this phase comes from the seasoned faculty members and colleagues at OSU School of Public Policy. I value every opportunity to learn, whether it's through active participation or passive observation, and I can confidently say that I am continuously growing as an individual. Aside from traditional classroom learning, I have actively sought other ways to expand my mental capacity and enhance my skills. I have also participated in events that have broadened my perspective, shaped my understanding, and provided valuable platforms for knowledge sharing and professional networking. The pictures below highlight some of the major activities/events that I had the privilege of attending during the Spring semester, as well as the notable individuals I had the opportunity to engage with. Picture 1: With Professor Ivory W Lyles the OSU Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement, after an interview session with him. Picture 2: With Misty Mason Freeman, PhD, MPP, the Director of Legislative and Policy Research Office at the State of Oregon, during the OSU Women in Policy alumni meet and greet. Picture 3: With Racquel Rancier, the Deputy Director of Oregon Water Resources Department, during the PNW 13th Annual Water research symposium. Picture 4: With Conrad Hurdle, M.A.T., the CEO of FC. Hurdle consulting at the OSU state of black affairs summit 2023. Picture 5: With Robin Teater, a non-profit and civic sector expert, at the community conversations organized by Oregon Water Resources Department and Oregon’s Kitchen Table Picture 6: With Professor Catherine Bolzendahl, the Director of OSU School of Public Policy, during the OSU state of black affairs summit 2023. I also had the pleasure of having virtual conversations with distinguished individuals like Heidi Khokhar, the Executive Director of Rural Development Initiatives, Inc., and Philip Adu, PhD, the Founder/CEO of Center for Research Methods Consulting, LLC and I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to meet them in person in the near future. #phd #phdjourney #growth #learning #career #development #networking

I was so fortunate last week to interview Dr. Ligia Alberto and Sadia White during "Advancing Education Leaders of Color," a webinar in Middle States Association 's 2023-24 "Changemakers in Education" series. There were so many takeaways, but my top 5 are below. When it comes to advancing education leaders of color, what challenges are you facing? What opportunities are you spotting? https://lnkd.in/eJjBqgjG

I’m proud to share the good news from our progress report on executive leadership at the nation’s nearly 150 top research universities (R1s). In less than two years, the percentage of women presidents rose from 22% to 30%. This was driven by the fact that, within this time frame, more than half of all newly appointed presidents were women. The Ivy League is leading the way where six of the eight universities are led by women - Christina Paxson of Brown University, Sian Leah Beilock of Dartmouth College, Minouche Shafik of Columbia University, Claudine Gay of Harvard University, Martha Pollack of Cornell University, and Elizabeth Magill of the University of Pennsylvania. Still, our work is far from finished: Too many schools, nearly 40%, have never had a woman president, and women of color remain significantly underrepresented. Most troubling - there are no women at the helm of the nation’s 25 standalone university systems (UMass, UC system, etc.). Check out our report and the systemic recommendations we offer to further expand pathways for all. https://lnkd.in/erdeAGHa