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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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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. The scientists spent time getting to know farmers in the research area, understanding their points of view and learning about the economic pressures they experience.

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From a Week of Computer Science to A Year of Possibilities

STEM Next

These include lessons that don’t need access to computers from You for Youth. What we especially appreciate is how Family Creative Learning puts relationships at the center of its coding programs and designs with equity and access in mind. 4 Equity, access, and inclusion: Make them priorities.

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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. In these spaces you had Indigenous communities, European settlers, indentured servants, and enslaved Africans all engaged in a changing socio-economic landscape.” Making them accessible for research, education and exhibitions is equally important.”.

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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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Prosecuting rap: can we get racial discrimination out of the courtroom?

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Many young people face discrimination and a lack of opportunities, a situation that is all too common in one of Europe’s least equal societies. Many young people face discrimination and a lack of opportunities, a situation that is all too common in one of Europe’s least equal societies. MEET THE ‘PROSECUTING RAP’ NETWORK.

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Geography Geographical information systems (GIS) – This article introduces students to a wide range of people who use GIS in their jobs, then students can learn how to use GIS software to visually display data with maps. Economic geography – Professor Sarah Hall is studying the effects of Brexit on financial services.