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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. We have to consider farmers’ motivators from a social science perspective,” says human geographer Dr Ray Chan. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. Published: May 25, 2022. says Aimee.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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They also set up a randomized controlled trial, which is designed to measure whether the intervention worked and changed science learning and achievement, Schneider says. Early results from previous studies showed some students were able to improve their science test scores, Schneider says.

STEM 304
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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

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Differential treatment is an example of how economic theories can shape public policies and individual’s opportunities. Differential treatment refers to economic and social policies (such as positive discrimination and affirmative action) whereby individuals are treated differently based on personal characteristics.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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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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What lessons can we learn from past pandemics?

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Some of the hardest hit regions were the world’s remotest places, as they did not have access to medical care. Studying the 1918 influenza pandemic enables social scientists to better understand how social inequalities contribute to different mortality outcomes.

Biology 85
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Urban farming for urban families

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Projects like 15th Street Farm NEP can help towards tackling food security by providing knowledge, skills and agency to young people so that they will have a role in developing a food system where nutritionally adequate, safe and socially acceptable food is available and accessible. What are your proudest career achievements so far?

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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In this article, we speak to GIS experts about how they use GIS to address social and environmental issues in Chicago, Illinois, and the surrounding area. Talk like a geographic information systems expert Cartography — map making Environmental justice — ensuring equitable access to the environment for all people.