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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science. A unique team of early-career researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Bristol in the UK is addressing this concern through environmental tests and direct engagement with farmers. Published: May 25, 2022. mould, mildew or mushrooms).

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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. By combining engineering and human rights disciplines, he is researching the links between access to transport and the inequalities facing Peruvians today. This process is known as peripheralisation.

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Creating software that works for everyone

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Through the HumaniSE Lab’s research, it has become increasingly apparent to the team that a more inclusive approach to software design is needed. Field of research : Software engineering. Research project : Developing accessible software for diverse end users. Funder : Australian Research Council.

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

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The application has since been taken up by lots of agencies, including the Council for Environmental Equality at the White House. When I was younger, I always loved math and science. I also teach GIS and data science classes, all with a geophysical component, and conduct research in these topics.