http://thebannekerinstitute.org daily 1 2007-06-26T08:16:32Z http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/wheeling-based-program-helps-students-succeed-in-science-through-hands-on-education WOWK--Story By Linda Harris-- If you think learning about math and the sciences is boring and formulaic, you probably haven't been in a class taught by Darryl Baynes. Baynes is founder and president of Minority Aviation Education Association and its Interactive Science Programs, the nation's largest science and math outreach company owned and operated by African-Americans. No publisher Pharis 2008-10-09T16:38:23Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/lecture-host-offers-intern-opportunities The Center for Science Excellence teamed up with the UC Berkeley College of Natural Resources in PS-132 on Friday for an informational seminar focused on recruiting community college students for paid internships at Cal. No publisher Pharis 2008-10-09T14:13:47Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/noaas-teacher-at-sea-program The call for applications for the NOAA Teacher at Sea 2009 Field Season is NOW OPEN until December 31, 2008. No publisher Pharis 2008-10-09T13:54:17Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/racial-differences-for-brain-bleeds-suggest-stroke-risk-greater-than-thought-for-blacks Eurekalert--Washington, DC − Small, clinically silent areas of bleeding in the brain appear to be more common in black versus white stroke patients hospitalized for new brain bleeds, say researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center. These findings may help explain the higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke among the black population, especially in those who are medically underserved. No publisher Pharis 2008-10-09T13:27:57Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/postdoctoral-fellowship-opportunity-at-santa-fe-institute Postdoctoral Fellowship appointments at the Santa Fe Institute begin fall 2009. No publisher Pharis 2008-10-07T18:38:19Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/mismatched-minorities Addressing the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Friday, a panel of researchers discussed whether minority students are doomed to failure if admitted into highly selective science programs on the basis of racial preferences. No publisher Pharis 2008-10-07T14:35:20Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/making-a-case-for-diversity-in-stem-fields By Daryl E. Chubin and Shirley M. Malcolm No publisher Pharis 2008-10-07T14:22:38Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/new-science-school-opens-at-st-thomas-university Historically, minorities and women have been underrepresented in doctoral sciences, engineering and other math-intensive programs. Many minority groups in America have not, for myriad reasons, fully participated in the programs; this despite the threat of a pending shortage of young scientists and engineer No publisher Pharis 2008-10-03T15:36:12Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/boys2019-charter-school-impresses-board Brentwood Press-- Dave Roberts--Published 10/02/2008-- A couple of Antioch Middle School teachers seeking to open a charter school focused on teaching math and science to African-American boys (but open to all boys) received praise from Antioch Unified School District Board members last week. No publisher Pharis 2008-10-02T19:42:55Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/diverse-magazine-honors-cuny2019s-black-male-initiative The award-winning magazine Diverse Issues in Higher Education has recognized The City University of New York as a “Champion of Diversity” for the CUNY Black Male Initiative, an ongoing effort to improve enrollment, retention and graduation rates of African-American males and other underrepresented groups. No publisher Pharis 2008-09-29T17:01:36Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/education-system-failing-to-produce-competitive-workers-in-science-and-math Wednesday September 24, 2008--Pittsburgh-- The U.S. Presidential candidates should be very concerned about the country’s ability to attract and retain science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workers to maintain its global leadership in science and technology, said CEOs and other C-suite executives at America’s Fortune 1000 STEM companies. No publisher Pharis 2008-09-26T14:49:16Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/antioch-mulls-proposed-all-boys-charter-school By Rowena Coetsee--East County Times--Unwilling to accept the story test scores are telling, two Antioch teachers want to help minority students catch up with their peers by establishing an all-boys school focusing on math and science. No publisher Pharis 2008-09-26T13:20:31Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/nafeo-report-highlights-hbcu-role-in-graduating-black-students-attracting-diversity Diversity Magazine--by Ronald Roach--Sep 10, 2008-- Washington, D.C. A report released by the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) Tuesday credited historically Black colleges and universities with a disproportionately large share of Black educational gains over the past two decades. No publisher Pharis 2008-09-16T20:57:00Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/motorola-supports-student-achievement-in-science-and-math-competitiveness-in-knowledge-based-economy No publisher Pharis 2008-09-10T13:45:14Z News Item http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/more-physicists-fewer-fullbacks Project 21's Robinson Commentary in The Root Sets a New Mission for Black Colleges No publisher Pharis 2008-09-12T13:31:08Z News Item