Last week, President Joe Biden declared September 10th through September 16th, 2023, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week. In a letter from the White House, Biden called on public officials, educators, and all the people of the United States to observ
Learn about clean energy careers at the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) every Thursday in September. EERE offers internships and fellowships to support students from underrepresented communities interested in STEM careers. Apply by
STEM City USA has announced the launch of STEM City Hawai'i in response to the recent Maui wildfire disasters. The platform aims to centralize support for victims by offering a one-stop-shop for resources, including those from the Red Cross, local and federal a
The United States Census celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month in 2023 by sharing facts about America's people, places, and economy. As of July 1, 2022, 63.7 million Hispanics were living in the United States, making it the country's biggest racial or ethnic minor
The energy sector has a lack of representation of Hispanic workers, who only make up 16 percent of the workforce. However, Latino and Latinx employees are making significant progress in the field of clean energy. The U.S. Department of Energy is committed to de
Underrepresented groups in machine learning training data can lead to biased AI products. It's important to ensure equitable data in the training datasets used. AI has the potential to replace jobs, but it could also augment them. Incorporating diverse input wh
Climate change is a serious challenge that requires innovative solutions. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers vast potential to tackle this issue. AI can enhance climate modeling, promote energy efficiency, transform natural resource management, promote sustain
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has partnered with Palo Alto Networks to offer scholarships to eligible students at HACU-member institutions. Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2023. These scholarships are available to u
A landmark survey called "Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds" revealed that with technology allowing nearly 24-hour media access, the amount of time young people spend with entertainment media has risen dramatically, especially among minority y
Financial illiteracy is a widespread problem in the US and other countries, affecting people of all generations. However, young people are particularly vulnerable. If you have a college-bound young person in your home, it's important to equip them with financia
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