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University of Portland Chemistry and Physics Students Team Up to Explore Energy Conversion and Storage
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December 20, 2022
National Science Foundation grant aims to strengthen STEM identities through scientific research.
University of Portland ranks no. 18 in Forbes’ “Top 25 STEM Colleges of 2018”
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December 10, 2018
The University of Portland was recently ranked no. 18 in “The Top 25 STEM Colleges of 2018” by Forbes.com.
REFLECT team aims to improve STEM classes by supporting student-centered, active-learning instruction
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August 6, 2018
Research reveals that students enjoy better success in creative, active learning environments versus traditional, lecture style classes. In a three-year National Science Foundation funded project, UP’s REFLECT team (Redesigning Education for Learning through Evidence and Collaborative Teaching) is informing STEM faculty (science, technology, engineering, math) about how to introduce student-centered, evidence-based learning methodology into their classrooms.
University of Portland receives $300,000 National Science Foundation grant to foster systematic instructional change in STEM education
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August 28, 2017
The University of Portland has received a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to improve teaching environments for undergraduate students in STEM classes by increasing student-centered, evidence-based learning methodologies.
University of Portland alumnus and longtime benefactor Donald T. Galarneau ’49 passes away
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August 29, 2016
University of Portland alumnus and longtime benefactor Donald T. Galarneau ’49 passed away on Saturday, August 20 after a sudden illness. A Portland native, Don generously gave the University $1.5 million during his lifetime, including matching gifts from General Electric (GE), for whom he worked his entire career.
University of Portland ranks no. 18 in “Top 21 STEM Colleges of 2016” by Forbes.com
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July 26, 2016
UP ranks no. 18 in Forbes.com's list of top STEM schools.
