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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability? Dr Nathaniel (Nate) Boyer is focused on the role nitrogen plays in agriculture. At Washington State University in the US, Dr Nathaniel Boyer is a biochemist working to find a more environmentally friendly solution. Is there another solution?

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A Look Into Biotechnology

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Other fields of biotechnology can include agriculture, alternative energy, and environmental science. Many who aim to pursue biotechnology as a potential career earn a degree in a related scientific subject such as biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and more. This process often leads to a master’s degree or Ph.D.

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Inspirational women in STEM

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The research she conducted during her PhD in molecular and cell biology formed the basis of LambdaVision’s work, and she is now developing artificial retinas in microgravity on the International Space Station, for which she won a Women in Aerospace outstanding achievement award. Professor Joanna Collingwood is a biomedical engineer.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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Aerospace Engineers often specialize in areas, such as aerodynamics, propulsion systems, or guidance systems. Agricultural Engineer The Role: These engineers solve problems concerning power supplies, machinery efficiency, and the use of structures and facilities in agriculture. Average Annual Salary: $122,270 2.

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How can we detect and prevent brain injuries?

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Professor Christian Franck, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is working on a programme that he hopes will improve the prevention and detection of TBIs. Why is it so important to detect asymptomatic brain injuries? The most formidable challenge remains the brain itself,” says Christian.

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