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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. We have to consider farmers’ motivators from a social science perspective,” says human geographer Dr Ray Chan. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. Published: May 25, 2022. says Aimee.

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

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The idea that exam results should be assessed differently based on a student’s socio-economic background is known as differential treatment, and Emil is investigating whether such policies can improve equality and efficiency in education and labour markets.

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Cyber security for the AI age

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Burcu believes that it is vital for tomorrow’s cyber security professionals to understand not only the technical side of the challenge, but also human behaviour and social sciences. To my astonishment, my studies took me into the social sciences.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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The ability to travel to reach educational or employment opportunities is essential for ensuring social equality. RESEARCH PROJECT : Investigating the correlation between access to transportation and sanitation infrastructure and social equality in Peru. CHAPTER – a local group that is part of a larger organisation.

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Social science for social change: the story of marriage equality in the US

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Social science for social change: the story of marriage equality in the US Published: For centuries, gay people have suffered discrimination, prejudice and persecution. Not only has Michael investigated why it occurred, he also played an important role in achieving marriage equality in the US.

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What Image Comes to Your Mind When You Think of a “Doctor”?

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Such implicit bias can negatively impact students’ self-efficacy and achievement, can marginalize students, and create a sense that they “don’t belong” or cannot be successful in STEM. The literature reports connections among self-efficacy, stereotype threat, and achievement worth further exploration and continued research (Sunny et al.,

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The importance of community for reducing social isolation

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This is commonly achieved by participant observation, in which anthropologists spend time with the community they are studying and take part in everyday activities. In middle school, I started advocating for equality and equity, and I would always defend students who were bullied.