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One Giant Leap of Faith

October 28, 2020 | Michael Hurd | Texas Highways

Harris’ experience growing up in the Heights neighborhood near downtown Houston, where “not a lot of kids made it out,” proved critical to his character development. It instilled in him a determination to give back to the Black community, especially kids searching for hope. Because Harris’ biggest obstacle to realizing his space dreams was his race, he now works to help minority kids obtain STEM educations as CEO of the National Math and Science Initiative.

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Former NASA Astronaut Bernard Harris Joins NJIT Forum on Post-COVID STEM Learning

October 13, 2020 | Jesse Jenkins | NJIT

On Oct. 8, NJIT welcomed former NASA astronaut and noted STEM education leader Bernard Harris at its annual STEM School Leadership Forum, sponsored by NJIT's Center for Pre-College Programs (CPCP) — an event that attracted scores of educators virtually for a discussion on what the future of post-COVID STEM learning should look like. 

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Nurturing STEM talent in the Permian Basin

September 30, 2020 | EnergyFactor

Local teachers and parents share how NMSI's work of increasing access to STEM education is impacting communities in the Permian Basin (western Texas and southeastern New Mexico).

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How NMSI Is Helping Los Angeles Students Succeed

September 17, 2020 | Angela Chambers

Samantha Jimenez, a 2020 graduate of San Pedro High in Los Angeles, is saving thousands in college costs after receiving credit hours for ...

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