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Chemical Engineers Develop Revolutionary Device to Harvest Hydrogen from Thin Air

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Yet, doubts over how accessible they would be is a major setback. A new technology developed by chemical engineers at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne might be a contender for the next-gen fuel. Our stash of fossil fuels is dwindling, and multiple options have been proposed. References.

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Mentoring 2023: Access Your Superpower and Make the Million Girls Moonshot a Reality

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Mentoring 2023: Access Your Superpower and Make the Million Girls Moonshot a Reality By: Linda Kekelis and Teresa Drew We love starting the new year with a spotlight on mentoring. With the Million Girls Moonshot, STEM Next Opportunity Fund is re-imagining who can engineer, who can build, who can invent.

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How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future?

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Control engineering Half of the world’s accessible fresh water is used in large-scale irrigation for our food and natural fibre production. Chemical engineering Dr Yamil Colón is studying the chemical process of adsorption and developing new adsorbent materials.

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From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

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We have found a lot of tableware from the 17th and 18th centuries, suggesting that despite being inland, people had access to materials from Europe,” says Liza. “We This led me to studying chemical engineering, before specialising in environmental chemistry. The team has made some interesting discoveries. “We BECKY’S TOP TIP.

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How machine learning is revolutionising materials science

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We now have easy access to papers and data, including massive digital databases that compile the structure and properties of countless compounds,” says Dane. This accessibility removes barriers and promotes exploration and development of further tools and discoveries. How did Dane become a materials scientist and engineer?

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Prostheses for people: matching the person and their new limb

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Published: Worldwide, the majority of amputees do not have access to a useful prosthesis. This is especially true in lower and middle income countries (LMICs) where limb loss may be more common and services less accessible. EXPLORE A CAREER IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. THE CASE OF CAMBODIA. UGANDA AND JORDAN. © Laurence Kenney.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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By providing students with access to a quality STEM curriculum, they will be better prepared for future courses and have the confidence needed to pursue STEM careers. UX Designer The Role: UX Designers improve the accessibility and pleasure of using a product, like a website or an app. Average Annual Salary: $72,900 12.

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