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New Effort Hopes to Make ‘Weed-Out’ Courses More Equitable

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Organic chemistry , anyone?) The project, funded from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and housed at Educause, prioritizes 20 key gateway courses, including introductory classes in biology, chemistry, English, economics and psychology, as well as math classes like algebra and calculus, and U.S. history surveys.

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How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

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At the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in the US, biologists Barbara Barnhart and Dr Olivia Long are using their Science Seminar programme to ease this transition for first year students studying biology, chemistry and biochemistry degrees. This results in students becoming more focused and engaged with their learning.

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POTU Evolution Part 1: From California to Rio Americano

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The state of California has developed a framework for the three-course (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) implementation of NGSS. Given that our district is all-in on Integrated Math, any algebra necessary in the course will need to be taught in the course. Feel free to read it real quick. Our last adoption in physics was in 2008.

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How can smart contact lenses monitor and treat eye conditions?

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Biomedical engineering is a field that spans many disciplines, combining engineering, biology, medicine and healthcare. At school, study maths, physics, biology and chemistry. FUNDERS : National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defence (DOD), Eli Lilly and Company, Purdue University.

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9 Good Collections of Videos for Education

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Most are about five minutes (some longer, some shorter) and cover topics like chemistry, physics, calculus, geometry, biology, Algebra, trigonometry, grammar, ACT prep, and SAT prep. Bright Science is a free YouTube channel of over 1300 study videos for high schoolers (or precocious middle schoolers).

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Is Computer Science STEM – The Link Between the Two

STEM Education Guide

While the science aspect (chemistry, biology, and physics) and mathematics (calculus and algebra) is a breeze to figure out, the engineering and technology aspects are less straightforward. The skills coupled with critical thinking are taught in these subjects.

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Empowering Educators: Online Workshops for Aspiring STEM Teachers – Comprehensive Guide

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They should also explore various branches of science such as biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences. Students should be taught mathematical concepts such as algebra, geometry, statistics, and calculus. In science, students should learn about the scientific method and how to conduct experiments to test hypotheses.

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