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How do bacteria help and harm crops?

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Contact the agriculture or biology departments at local universities to find out if they offer outreach opportunities for high school students. If there is a local gardening group, botanical garden or horticultural society in your area, contact them to see how you could get involved to learn more about plant science.

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What Fields Are Included in STEM: A Comprehensive Overview

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In this article, we will delve into the fascinating worlds of Physics and Astronomy, Biology and Life Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Chemistry and Materials Science, as well as Computer Science and Information Technology. Did you know that over 6.2 KEY TAKEAWAY What fields are included in STEM?

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Fall STEM Activities

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Educational Benefit: This experiment helps students understand the Earth’s rotation, the changing angle of sunlight during the day, and the basics of astronomy. Educational Benefit: This project fosters engineering skills, problem-solving, and innovation while also considering the real-world challenges of agriculture.

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Leading Through Innovation: Celebrating Black STEM Leaders

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Carver’s work supporting local agriculture arose from the perfect blend of real-life experience in farm work and management, as well as years of focused schooling. He went on to earn his Master’s of Agricultural Studies from the same school and continued to revolutionize the field.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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I was especially interested in meteorology and astronomy – I love everything to do with the sky and weather. After graduating, I joined the Peace Corps where I worked in natural resource management and agriculture. When I was younger, I always loved math and science.