Podcast appearances and mentions of Freeman A Hrabowski

Freeman A. Hrabowski, III is the President Emeritus of UMBC (The University of Maryland, Baltimore County) who served as president from 1992 to 2022. His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance.. He was named in 2012 by President Obama to chair the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans.  In 2022, Dr. Hrabowski was elected to the National Academy of Engineering. In Addition, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) also launched the Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program, a $1.5 billion fund to help build a diverse scientific workforce. We talk about the state of diversity in academia, the challenges, experiments and outcomes; how diversity is a hard problem; and topics like the pipeline issues, hiring, mentoring, building culture and several others, that academia has made some progress in and how the tech industry could extract lessons from the work done in academia. Shownotes - State of the union on diversity in academia and industry - Tech industry has done an abysmally bad job when it comes to diversity -  Diversity is hard: -  Majority of students taking STEM courses in the first two years of college do not graduate in those fields - Empowered university - Meyerhoff Scholars Program - Idea of Grit - It takes a long time to build a program; bring about change; small wins matter - Challenging ourselves and asking hard questions is super important to solve tough problems - Pipeline problem: Need industry to work with colleges early on by providing internships, so they can evaluate and build the pipeline - Hiring practices: Hiring people who don't look like you - Don't treat it as a way of giving a chance- a deficit model - We need mentors and champions - One should be able to talk about weaknesses and how to address - What could tech companies do to accommodate diversity once they hire them? - Success is never final - Need for role models - Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett- COVID vaccine - Hypothetical tool box for the tech industry - Dr. Hrabowski Bio, selected talks, publications and selected speeches: https://president.umbc.edu/freeman-hrabowski/ - TED talks: https://www.ted.com/talks/freeman_hrabowski_4_pillars_of_college_success_in_science?language=en                                            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLYMLt4MQ0Y - Articles and case studies on Meyerhoff scholars program: https://www.science.org/content/article/vaunted-program-boosting-diversity-us-academic-scientists-starting-spread https://www.proquest.com/openview/41df52ce92df0c921ff0dcd10e73da7f/1.pdf?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5008895/

For the past three decades, University of Maryland, Baltimore County has become synonymous with Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III. He is nationally celebrated for his results-driven commitment to inclusive excellence, collaborative approach to leadership, and mentorship that pairs high expectations with strong support. In this episode of the MSCHE Pillars of Change Podcast, Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner, MSCHE Vice-Chair and President of  Buffalo State College, explores the impact Dr. Hrabowski has had on his students, faculty, and staff in shaping conversations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion issues as well as striving to meet the challenges of society . UMBC's model of distributed leadership brings a variety of voices to the table to help move campus discussions forward by incorporating self-reflection.

In this podcast interview, your host Dr. Jamal Watson is joined by Drs. Curtis Byrd and Rihana S. Mason to talk about innovative ways to diversify the professoriate. Tune in to discover what some of the best practices are as they look at numerous initiatives that have been rolled out over the years. They also talk about their recent book project, Academic Pipeline Programs: Diversifying Pathways from the Bachelor's to the Professoriate, how it came to fruition, and their upcoming webinar airing on Sept. 16 featuring Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.   KEY POINTS: About the book project, Academic Pipeline Programs Using the Thrive Index for program assessment and development  Best practices in diversifying the academic pipeline Commonalities found in our academic pipeline initiatives  What to expect in the upcoming webinar  Biggest takeaways from the Academic Pipeline Programs book   QUOTABLES: “It's hard to be what you can't see. And so I think that really sums up the fact that we've given a bird's eye view for individuals that didn't know that these programs existed and given information in such a way that you don't have to reinvent the wheel if you are trying to create these programs.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Webinar Puts Spotlight on Graduate Programs Aimed at Supporting Students Through Academic Pipeline | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com) | https://www.diverseeducation.com/latest-news/article/15109704/webinar-puts-spotlight-on-graduate-programs-aimed-at-supporting-students-through-academic-pipeline Webinar Invites Academic Pipeline Program Directors to Discuss Best Practices | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com) | https://www.diverseeducation.com/latest-news/article/15109569/webinar-invites-academic-pipeline-program-directors-to-discuss-best-practices Academic Pipeline Programs academicpipelineprograms.com    Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: facebook.com/DiverseJobs?_rdc=1&_rdr Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education       In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

One where educators take responsibility to help students thrive, excel, and be intellectually curious. More than 30 years ago, Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III began a small program at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. With a core set of principles that include high expectations and collaboration, UMBC’s Meyerhoff Program has since produced hundreds of scientists, professors, and leaders, including […]

At age 12, Freeman A. Hrabowski was arrested during Martin Luther King Jr.’s Children’s Crusade in 1963. Decades later, that same activist spirit led Hrabowski to become President of The University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Through his work as an author, advocate, educator, and mathematician, he has reimagined public higher education in Baltimore and beyond.

In this episode, Eric Brotman and his guest, Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, discuss how to be an innovative leader who inspires change with optimism and mutual trust. Leadership is not about you, it’s about how your community demonstrates their values. How to use positivity and innovation to fuel change. Why leaders are responsible for facilitating the “hard conversations,” and how to use democracy to lead those conversations. Meet Dr. Freeman Hrabowski: Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, President of UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) since 1992, is a consultant on science and math education to national agencies, universities, and school systems. He was named by President Obama to chair the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans. He also chaired the National Academies’ committee that produced the report, Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads (2011). His 2013 TED talk highlights the “Four Pillars of College Success in Science.” https://www.leadershipmd.org/

Today, our series Midday on Higher Education series continues. Tom's guest is Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III, the President of the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Dr. Hrabowski has led UMBC since 1992, and he’s been collecting national accolades ever since. U.S. News & World Report named him one of America’s Best Leaders. Time Magazine called him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. UMBC is among the nation’s top research universities; it’s also a national leader in inclusiveness and academic innovation.

As part of University of Missouri-St. Louis’ annual Martin Luther King Jr. observance, keynote speaker Freeman A. Hrabowski III will address the impact of the iconic civil rights activist over the last half century. The celebration is at 10 a.m. to noon on Jan. 15 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. On Friday’s St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh talked with Hrabowski, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) about his work in advocating for equal access to education for all. Hrabowski said he’ll draw on his experiences during the Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing fight for civil rights during his speech to look at the progression of education in American families. As a child in 1963, Hrabowski marched under the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. in Birmingham, Alabama. He said barriers to education for all races remain. ‘Race still matters’ “This has been a 50-year experiment. It’s only been in the past 50 years that we’ve been trying to bring more

When he was 12 years old, Freeman Hrabowski heard Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. talk about a children's march for civil rights and opportunity. Hrabowski convinced his parents to let him participate in the famed Children's Crusade. He spent five terrifying nights in jail and became a leader for the younger kids.Dr. Hrabowski went on to fuse his passion for education and for equality. As president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, he founded the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, which has been one of the most successful programs for educating African Americans who go on to earn doctorates in the STEM disciplines. In Holding Fast to Dreams, Hrabowski recounts his journey as an educator, a university president, and a pioneer in developing successful, holistic programs for high-achieving students of all races.Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by a generous grant from PNC Bank.

When he was 12 years old, Freeman Hrabowski heard Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. talk about a children's march for civil rights and opportunity. Hrabowski convinced his parents to let him participate in the famed Children's Crusade. He spent five terrifying nights in jail and became a leader for the younger kids.Dr. Hrabowski went on to fuse his passion for education and for equality. As president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, he founded the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, which has been one of the most successful programs for educating African Americans who go on to earn doctorates in the STEM disciplines. In Holding Fast to Dreams, Hrabowski recounts his journey as an educator, a university president, and a pioneer in developing successful, holistic programs for high-achieving students of all races.Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by a generous grant from PNC Bank.Recorded On: Monday, September 28, 2015

Freeman A. Hrabowski oral history interview conducted by Joseph Mosnier in Baltimore, Maryland, 2011-08-14.

Joining the Conversation today is Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III, President of The University of Maryland, Baltimore County.  Dr. Hrabowski began his career at UMBC in 1987 as Vice Provost, then Executive Vice President, and finally, president in 1992.  Under his leadership, he has turn UMBC into a place where, “it is cool to be smart.”   He holds an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Hampton Institute (graduating at 19 years old), and both a masters in mathematics and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration / Statistics, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Dr. Hrabrowski has pioneered an approach to educating young people that is producing stellar results. His emphasis is on creating a climate that encourages students to take ownership of their education early on. In this segment he shares his insights and practices. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III is President of UMBC (The University of Maryland, Baltimore County). His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance. Anthony Cody worked in the high poverty schools in Oakland for 24 years, 18 of them as a middle school science teacher. He was one of the first National Board certified teachers in his district, and writes the popular Education Week blog, Living in Dialogue.

Our guest is considered a leading innovator of strategies to engage underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and math. His program has become the leading producer of African Americans who complete Ph.D.s in primarily white universities. In this segment he shares the strategies he has used to achieve such extraordinary success. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III is President of UMBC (The University of Maryland, Baltimore County). His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance. He chaired the National Academies’ committee that recently produced the report, “Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads.

Our guest is considered a leading innovator of strategies to engage underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and math. His program has become the leading producer of African Americans who complete Ph.D.s in primarily white universities. In this segment he shares the strategies he's used to achieve such extraordinary success. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III is President of UMBC (The University of Maryland, Baltimore County). His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance. He chaired the National Academies’ committee that recently produced the report, “Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads.”