http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/news en-us Plone CMS 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. Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:38:23 -0500 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. Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:13:47 -0500 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. Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:54:17 -0500 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. Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:27:57 -0500 http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/postdoctoral-fellowship-opportunity-at-santa-fe-institute Postdoctoral Fellowship appointments at the Santa Fe Institute begin fall 2009. Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:38:19 -0500 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. Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:35:20 -0500 http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/making-a-case-for-diversity-in-stem-fields By Daryl E. Chubin and Shirley M. Malcolm Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:22:38 -0500 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 Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:36:12 -0500 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. Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:41:16 -0500 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. Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:01:36 -0500 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. Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:49:16 -0500 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. Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:20:31 -0500 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. Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:57:00 -0500 http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/motorola-supports-student-achievement-in-science-and-math-competitiveness-in-knowledge-based-economy Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:45:14 -0500 http://thebannekerinstitute.org/news/more-physicists-fewer-fullbacks Project 21's Robinson Commentary in The Root Sets a New Mission for Black Colleges Owens Pharis (allsportassoc@msn.com) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:53:16 -0500