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Why is Tracking Students a Problem? (Part 1 in a series)

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In observing high school science classes and talking with the teachers, I saw the core materials for freshman biology were a series of packets developed by the teachers. Through further discussion, they let me know that honors biology did not use those same materials. It’s hard, but important, to realize that tracking hurts kids.

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Can behavioural interventions improve biological health outcomes?

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Many Latinas live in neighbourhoods with fewer grocery stores and so lack access to healthy food,” says Yamnia. To ensure it was relevant and accessible, Yamnia specifically tailored the behavioural intervention to Latinas. “We Can behavioural interventions improve biological health outcomes?

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How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

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At the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in the US, biologists Barbara Barnhart and Dr Olivia Long are using their Science Seminar programme to ease this transition for first year students studying biology, chemistry and biochemistry degrees. This results in students becoming more focused and engaged with their learning.

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2024 Spotlight: Women Leading the Way in STEM

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The STEM gender gap can be combated through access to quality STEM education. Alongside this access, it is extremely important and impactful for young girls and female students to have successful STEM role models to look up to and use as mentors throughout their STEM journey. Dr. Carolyn R. Bertozzi Dr. Carolyn R.

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How can we discover new antibiotics?

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To address this need, Professor Mohammad (Mo) Seyedsayamdost, a professor of chemistry and molecular biology at Princeton University, has been investigating important substances called ‘natural products’. Using HiTES, Mo’s team has accessed over 100 new, cryptic natural products. THE RESULTS SO FAR. THE RESULTS SO FAR.

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What Fields Are Included in STEM: A Comprehensive Overview

STEM Education Shopping

In this article, we will delve into the fascinating worlds of Physics and Astronomy, Biology and Life Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Chemistry and Materials Science, as well as Computer Science and Information Technology. Did you know that over 6.2

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STEM Kits for Middle School Students

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Home Science Tools Basic Introduction to Chemistry Kit Why You Should Buy It: The Basic Introduction to Chemistry Kit comes with 30 introductory chemistry lessons children can do over a period of time at home. Focus Skills: This STEM kit introduces students to science, specifically chemistry.

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