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Top 10 Halloween STEM Activities

Career in STEM

In our Biomedical Engineer lesson plan , your middle schoolers can learn about biomedical engineering in this fun, hands on STEM activity! Students will examine the sense of touch and learn about how engineers help those with bionic limbs. Punkin Chunkin Engineering Challenge. Astronomy STEM Challenge.

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STEM Programs: How to Choose the Right Major

STEM Education Guide

It’s an acronym that encompasses science, technology, engineering, and math. For instance, if they’ve barely passed their math course from the onset, STEM programs that major in math or subjects such as physics or mechanical engineering may not be the best move. Engineering in STEM. Types of Stem Programs. Math in STEM.

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Building and training human tendons in the lab

Futurum

Tissue engineering involves building human tissues in the lab, which can then be used to replace faulty tissues in patients. Bioengineering — the application of engineering principles to the fields of medicine and biology. Research project: Developing a humanoid bioreactor for tendon tissue engineering. Tenocyte — a tendon cell.

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Shining a light on the role of trace metals in neurodegenerative diseases

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A team of researchers with expertise in physics, engineering and biology are finding out whether trace metals in the brain are linked to neurodegenerative diseases. Head of Trace Metals in Medicine Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of Warwick, UK. FIELD OF RESEARCH : Metallomics, Biomedical Engineering.

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