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How can engineering address human rights issues?

Futurum

Across Peru, thousands of people do not have access to clean water or efficient transport links. He is investigating the connection between poor transport links and social inequality, and bringing sanitation to a remote community in the Andes. Access to water and sanitation are fundamental human rights. Published: June 30, 2022.

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Social solutions for socio-economic issues

Futurum

Dr Nathan Fiala from the University of Connecticut is working with these rural communities to help solve this problem and reduce poverty rates. The next step involves implementing schemes and programmes that can support people living in poverty and help them to achieve financial security.

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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We come from a variety of backgrounds including microbiology, human geography and theology,” says Dr Andy Jones, the theologian in the group. Social science methods, such as interviewing and participant observation, are necessary to explore these questions and allow farmers to communicate their opinions and experiences.” NEXT STEPS. “We

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Hey Mars, wait for us!

Scientix

There are many aims, such as: improving language skills, creating awareness about Mars and building friendships among the students in the project by using English as the language of communication. We integrated the activities with objectives of English, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Technology, IT and Art lessons.

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An Open Letter to Teachers About Online Classes

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What I like best about online classes is that they are personalized learning that differentiates for varied student needs, learning styles, and communication methods. I know it’s not for everyone but for some, it allows them to achieve their goals without the suffocating structure usually associated with attending on-campus classes.

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The Mediterranean way: changing diets to extend lifespans

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Limited access to healthy food is a significant contributor to this trend.” To change this trend, it is essential to make healthier foods more accessible and to encourage behavioural changes in those people with unhealthy diets. “We Alice’s team has worked hard to make Good Bowls as accessible as possible.

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How do you build a Learning Space for All? Low Floor, High Ceiling

CoderZ

A method to achieve solutions that benefit diverse groups of people could be training and equipping students from all backgrounds. In addition, like learning many new languages, it fosters the growth of communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills that are important for young minds. Who is Coding For?