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YSP 2024 – Open for Applications

Northeastern University

YSP offers future scientists and engineers a unique opportunity for a hands-on research experience while still in high school. The program, which will take place on Northeastern’s Boston Campus, will culminate in final research presentations and a poster session. rising seniors).

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Using adsorbents to help society

Futurum

At the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA, Dr Yamil Colón is a chemical and biomolecular engineer studying this important chemical process. His work could help make huge breakthroughs in healthcare, climate change, environment and water scarcity research. How does the team do this research?

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The engineering behind Evolutor

Futurum

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

Futurum

His team began its research with the end goal of creating a sustainable and practical alternative to plastic packaging. But our research won’t stop there. 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.

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How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future?

Futurum

Civil engineering Dr Alice Alipour is a civil engineer, working in the branch of engineering that focuses on the design and construction of infrastructure, such as buildings, roads and bridges. Chemical engineering Dr Yamil Colón is studying the chemical process of adsorption and developing new adsorbent materials.

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The Future of Health Technology

STEMe

In their engineering design process, biomedical engineers uniquely use their knowledge of biological principles and even aspects of mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and electrical engineering. Similarly, there are a variety of different ways to pursue a career in biomedical engineering.

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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement

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The chemistry of cement It is the use of resources, especially raw materials, that forms the current focus of Theo’s research. Theo is taking a key role in this, using his innovative research to further understand and scale up the uptake of novel cements across the UK. “The UK cement industry is set to cut 4.2