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Decoding STEM: What Does the E in STEM Stand For?

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The “E” in STEM stands for Engineering, encompassing the design, creation, and application of technology and solutions to real-world problems. STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering , and Mathematics, emerged as a response to the growing need for a skilled workforce in these fields.

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Creating the world’s largest 3D-printed structure

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Collaborating with structural engineers, Byron and his team, based in the Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Centre at Purdue University, were tasked with studying the behaviour of the structure under different environmental stresses, such as wind, as well as the internal stress of its own weight. Byron Pipes John L.

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Science Like A Girl – Inventor and Author Arlyne Simon

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Her years as a keen observer have taken her from biomedical engineer to inventor to entrepreneur to author, and she is keeping her eyes and mind open for whatever might come next. She liked science, but didn’t picture herself wearing hard hats as a civil engineer like her father. Image Credit : Arlyne Simon.

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Quantum Computing

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The main appeal of quantum computing is its ability to process massive and complex data sets, making it perfect for technology developments related to chemical engineering, aerospace, artificial intelligence, finance, and automotive engineering. All of these can be made more efficient and accurate with quantum computing.