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STEM Career Spotlight: Women In STEM

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Historically, women in STEM are often overlooked, undervalued, and even discouraged from pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. But today, women in STEM are breaking barriers, shattering glass ceilings, and achieving incredible accomplishments that are changing the world.

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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. TALK LIKE A BIOMANUFACTURER. Among the F1 constructors (e.g., GENOME SEQUENCING.

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UCLA Life Sciences Revamped How It Teaches Math. Is It an Example Others Should Follow?

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This ultimately led to a new introductory life sciences math course, Mathematics for Life Sciences (the LS 30 series). The need for biology students to understand math concepts has become increasingly important, especially with the digital revolution sweeping across science. Many leaders in the field want to change these statistics.

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Colleges Can Make Calculus a Gateway — Not a Gatekeeper — to STEM Fields

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Positive student-faculty rapport also plays a central role in students’ success in mathematics. In fact, two of the three main factors in good calculus teaching, according to a study from the Mathematical Association of America , center on those relationships, not actual math content.

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

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Over the summer, the professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz, spent a week at Harvard to learn how to redesign the mathematics for life sciences courses his institution offers. This story also appeared in USA Today Falling off that path can lock students out of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers.

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Left-brain or Right-brain Dominant? Explore the Ideal Subjects to Nurture your Strengths

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Here are some ideal subjects for left-brain dominant individuals: Electrical or Computer Engineering Electrical or computer engineering is a perfect fit for left-brain dominant individuals. This field requires strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.

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Two Main Branches of Mathematics That Kids Need to Learn

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A well-organized world without the use of mathematics is unimaginable. Therefore, it’s no surprise that a wealth of mathematical branches exists in the world today. Nowadays, a mathematics study from the basics to advanced levels that contribute to technology, medicine, engineering, and more. What Is Mathematics?