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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

ED Surge

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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Measure me up! A cross-curricular and multicultural approach to STEM through measurements

Scientix

Achievements So far, we have accomplished four mobilities with students, as well as one teacher training mobility. They participated in a workshop about physics and chemistry. They manufactured soap in a chemistry workshop. We have great expectations to achieve all of our goals by the end of 2023.

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STEAM in History: Percy Lavon Julian

PCS Edventures

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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Getting Older Students Excited About Science Class

Teach Hub

For example, try connecting chemistry to real life by simply demonstrating the reaction of baking soda and vinegar, which produces carbon dioxide, causing a volcano eruption. ” by American Public Media , and “Science Vs” by Wendy Zukerman.

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The Mediterranean way: changing diets to extend lifespans

Futurum

“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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Engaging with the science behind food

Futurum

Then, they share their discoveries to educate the public and the next generation of food scientists. Our strategy is based on the novel application of creative thinking and collaboration to achieve extraordinary outcomes,” explains Dr Ibrahim. This process of discovery, education and outreach is key to the lab’s many successes.

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How can we improve food safety across the world?

Futurum

Food science is an interdisciplinary field that combines chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, nutrition, mathematics, psychology and other disciplines. We offer several educational programmes to the public, including workshops and presentations at high schools and various food science fairs,” he says.