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What is the Importance of STEM Education in Climate Change and Sustainability Education for Children?

Scientix

Sustainable Development Goals have three dimensions: society, environment and economy, and it is possible to achieve sustainability when these dimensions are considered as a whole. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. What is STEM Education?

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Professional Development Is Dying — and It's Most Evident in My Local Teacher Community

ED Surge

Without us, the local affiliates, there was no source for teacher PD in K-12 mathematics that was run by and for local teachers. Increases in teacher expectations and scrutiny are staggering, and many of my colleagues simply do not have the energy to think about anything other than what’s happening within the walls of their classrooms.

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100th Day of School STEM Centers

Carly and Adam

The 100th day of school marks a significant milestone in every student's educational journey, and what better way to celebrate this achievement than by embracing the wonders of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

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Using adsorbents to help society

Futurum

Firstly, since sorbents can separate molecules from each other, finding new sorbents that can do this as efficiently as possible will reduce the energy needed for each separation. For adsorption to help with healthcare and environmental issues, scientists need to develop new adsorbent materials that are more energy efficient.

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Behind the screens: the crystals that flow like rain down a windowpane

Futurum

Mathematically, a sphere is the shape that minimises the surface area of a fixed volume, explaining why small water droplets on a flat surface take the shape of a spherical cap. JOSEPH’S MATHEMATICAL MODELS. Joseph builds mathematical models for the height of rivulets, based on mathematical equations. Pinterest.

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Can we harness the power of the oceans?

Futurum

RENEWABLE ENERGY – a source of energy that will never run out. MARINE ENERGYenergy derived from oceans and tides. Imagine, at the flick of a switch, you could transform that surging water into electric energy for your phone, light for your living room, or heat to cook your dinner. WHY USE MARINE ENERGY?

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

STEM Sport

A STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) career is any job that uses skills in these related fields daily. They design studies, collect data, and use mathematical techniques to analyze and interpret data. What Are STEM Careers? Average Annual Salary: $71,800 10. Average Annual Salary: $116,200 11.

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