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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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With TCC, the gates between pools are equipped with sensors to monitor the local upstream water level, actuators to adjust the gate positions to set the downstream flow, and radio communications for the exchange of information between the gates. Motorola RTU, part of the communication network in TCC. Pinterest.

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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see?

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As a result, a new discipline, known as research computing, has emerged to apply computers, not just software, to research including to help scientists capture images, construct models, which are turned into simulations, and analyse results. Research computing is a sub-discipline of computer science.

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The Many Faces of #GirlsLeadSTEM

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Evans’ advice for others looking to pursue STEM careers is a quote from Admiral Grace Hopper, an American pioneer in computer science and programming. “ B unmi Esho co-facilitates STEM Next’s Family Engagement Project Community of Practice for program and community leaders in six-month cycles. Veronica hiking in Utah.

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