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From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

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Maryland is a state defined by its history and its geography. 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 LARSEN Professor of Chemistry St. FIELD OF RESEARCH: Analytical Chemistry. A UNIQUE HISTORY.

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Indoor STEM Activities for Kids

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The Magic of Kitchen Chemistry Chemistry is all around us, especially in the kitchen! Here are five chemistry activities that turn your kitchen into a science lab: Baking Soda Volcano: Create a classic reaction using baking soda and vinegar to simulate a volcanic eruption.

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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. Access to water and sanitation are fundamental human rights. The ability to travel to reach educational or employment opportunities is essential for ensuring social equality. How can engineering address human rights issues?

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Chemistry Atmospheric chemistry – When we invent new chemicals, Dr Tran Nguyen studies how they react in the atmosphere and what this might mean for air pollution, acid rain and climate change. Economic geography – Professor Sarah Hall is studying the effects of Brexit on financial services.

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

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Talk like a geographic information systems expert Cartography — map making Environmental justice — ensuring equitable access to the environment for all people. The application has since been taken up by lots of agencies, including the Council for Environmental Equality at the White House.

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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology?

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Professors Terry Pavlis and Laura Serpa , from the University of Texas at El Paso, USA , are creating virtual 3D models to make the benefits of geology fieldwork accessible to everyone. Contour — a line on a map joining points of equal elevation. TALK LIKE A GEOLOGIST. not in a classroom). 3D models change all that,” says Terry.

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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. We come from a variety of backgrounds including microbiology, human geography and theology,” says Dr Andy Jones, the theologian in the group. job-profiles/microbiologist. MEET DHARA.