Books showing Black children spending time with family, or playing at home, help Black kids see themselves in literature and give all kids a window into others’ experiences.
University of Maryland
The University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship university and one of the nation’s preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 37,000 students, 9,000 faculty and staff, and 250 academic programs. Its faculty includes three Nobel laureates, three Pulitzer Prize winners, 56 members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars. The institution has a $1.9 billion operating budget, and secures $560 million annually in external research funding.
The University of Maryland, College Park is ranked No. 20 among public universities and No. 25 for most innovative schools by U.S. News & World Report, as well as No. 14 among public universities by Forbes. According to The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine, UMD is ranked No. 10 overall for undergraduate entrepreneurship programs. The university is recognized for its diversity, with underrepresented students comprising one-fourth of the student population. For more information about the University of Maryland, College Park, visit www.umd.edu.
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Many Black teachers were pushed out of classrooms from the 1950s through ‘70s. Despite new recruitment programs, the teacher workforce remains mostly white.
America was once the global leader in rare earth element production, but as processing moved to China, the US lost capacity and expertise. It can get them back.
The largest sewage spill in US history wasn’t the first, and it won’t be the last.
Expertise comes with training, experience and accreditation. And expert consensus is the best guide modern democracies have for making decisions about complicated challenges.
Coal mines are notorious sources of acid mine drainage, but the orange sludge that threatens water supplies and wildlife also contains valuable rare earth elements.
Marine viruses attack cells, but the material that spills out helps fuels marine life around the world.
In the past, farmers have balanced their political beliefs against market logic. How much pressure can farmers endure?
The woody biomass of Australia’s tropical rainforests has already switched from carbon sink to carbon source – and the reason is climate change.
We’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass
Calls to reprioritize standardized tests in college admissions have sparked debate over the merits of the exams.
A scholar reveals the ins and outs of how research gets funded, including the checks and balances that ensure high scientific standards and financial integrity at every stage of a grant’s lifecycle.
If the health content you see on social media sounds too good to be true, it’s very likely false – but there are ways to check it out before sharing.
La disparition de la Baie d’Hudson soulève des questions plus vastes sur la viabilité des grands détaillants traditionnels dans l’environnement actuel du commerce de détail.
The demise of Hudson’s Bay raises broader questions about the viability of traditional department stores in today’s retail environment.
Pour minimiser l’impact des droits de douane, les gouvernements et les entreprises doivent adopter des politiques qui réduisent la pression économique.
To minimize the impact of the tariffs, governments and enterprises need to adopt policies that minimize economic strain and result in fairer outcomes for all.
The United States spends very little on foreign aid relative to the size of its economy.
Once the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer couldn’t survey widely anymore, NASA scientists switched gears and began using the spacecraft for planetary defense.
A history course created amid the upheaval of the Black Lives Matter movement invites students to have honest conversations about race. Now in its seventh year, it uses music to build bridges.
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PhD candidate in Health Communication, University of Maryland
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Associate Professor of public policy and education, University of Maryland
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Assistant Clinical Professor of Critical Resources & Sustainability Analytics, University of Maryland
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Professor of Education, University of Maryland
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Associate Professor of Higher Education, University of Maryland
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Professor of Biology, University of Maryland
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Research Professor, History Affiliate Faculty, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, University of Maryland
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Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, and Partnerships in the College of Education, University of Maryland
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Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Environmental Planning, University of Maryland
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Professor, Logistics, Business and Public Policy, University of Maryland
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Professor in Earths Systems Science, University of Maryland
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Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland
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PhD Student in Supply Chain Management, University of Maryland
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Teaching Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Maryland; Institute for Humane Studies
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Assistant Professor of Government and Politics, University of Maryland