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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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Think Like a Scientist The lessons focus on chemistry and physics, two “gatekeeper” subjects that are typically seen as more difficult, Schneider says. 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.

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STEAM in History: Percy Lavon Julian

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His many publications and patents led to the mass production of affordable drugs and products still relevant today. In time, he became a distinguished chemistry professor, and his passion for education and innovation eventually culminated in him founding his own company. at the University of Vienna.

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The Mediterranean way: changing diets to extend lifespans

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“Participants also receive sessions with a health counsellor, who helps them set personal goals for behaviour change, and introduces problem-solving and self-monitoring skills to make changes to diet and physical activity levels more achievable,” says Alice. servings fewer sugar-sweetened drinks,” says Alice.

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How can we improve food safety across the world?

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At the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, USA, Dr Wei Zhang , a professor of food science, is focusing on improving food safety for everyone. Food science is an interdisciplinary field that combines chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, nutrition, mathematics, psychology and other disciplines. 420,000 of those people die.

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The engineering behind Evolutor

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Published: Professor Tuck Seng Wong , based at The University of Sheffield in the UK, leads a team focused on applying the concept of Darwinian evolution to engineer biological systems for industrial applications. PROFESSOR TUCK SENG WONG Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield, UK. GENOME SEQUENCING.

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How can we make future places healthier spaces?

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Published: Professor Richard Harper , based at Lancaster University in the UK, is the principal investigator of a project called the Future Places Centre. The initial aim is to shape and influence public places, but these future places may also be where people work or socialise. WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR PROUDEST CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS?

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Lighting up cancer: innovation in paediatric surgery

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A particularly skilled professor of surgery inspired me when I was a medical student in Italy. One of my proudest achievements is having developed an independent research group on image-guided surgery,” he says. I would also encourage broadening your knowledge of statistics, chemistry and physics.” “The