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The engineering behind Evolutor

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The engineering behind Evolutor. Published: Professor Tuck Seng Wong , based at The University of Sheffield in the UK, leads a team focused on applying the concept of Darwinian evolution to engineer biological systems for industrial applications. ENZYMES — the proteins responsible for catalysing all chemical reactions in cells.

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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Next came innovation.” The team will be investigating how to manufacture the plant-based packaging using fewer resources and chemicals, less energy, and with an eye on any other socio-ecological impacts. Jeffrey’s work focuses on the micro scale, engineering naturally occurring molecules into products with useful commercial properties.

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How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future?

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Drawing on inspiration from bridge designs, she has innovatively redesigned the electric motor so it can perform at higher speeds without becoming damaged. Aviation engineering The aviation industry is infamous for its contribution to climate change. With a career in engineering, how could you contribute to a sustainable future?

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The Future of Health Technology

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Aside from the previously mentioned aspects, biomedical engineering deals with a wide variety of topics such as medical imaging, clinical engineering, active medical devices, and biomedical signal processing. Similarly, there are a variety of different ways to pursue a career in biomedical engineering.

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Utilizing Online Resources to Find the Right STEM Job

Career in STEM

As high schools and colleges educate students more about the opportunities these fields offer, it’s important to find the right STEM job for your personality, education and interests. STEM is an acronym for Science Technology Engineering and Math. STEM fields are full of high paying jobs that require a special set of skills.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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STEM careers are innovative roles that help to improve the lives of others. The Growing Demand for STEM Professionals The increased need for qualified, passionate individuals in STEM has required educators, at the primary and secondary levels, to emphasize the importance of STEM education. Average Annual Salary: $102,200 8.

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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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This technique enables Joanna to study samples from the millimetre to the atomic scale, meaning that she can consider the chemical states of materials in much finer detail. Chemical engineering with Professor Sven Schroeder. Biology with Professor Michelle Peckham and Dr Alistair Curd. Scientific imaging in physics.