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How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

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At the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in the US, biologists Barbara Barnhart and Dr Olivia Long are using their Science Seminar programme to ease this transition for first year students studying biology, chemistry and biochemistry degrees. What do the seminars teach students?

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Harnessing the power of music to improve mental health

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He has established the Music and Mental Health Research Clinic to explore the relationships between music and mental health and to develop ways of integrating music into healthcare services. The Human Rights Act emphasises the need to provide equal opportunities for engagement in the arts,” says Gilles.

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Science Has a Diversity Problem. For the Sake of Our Students, We Have to Change the Narrative.

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In numerous studies that implemented this test, researchers learned that students tend to draw male scientists more as they get older , and almost 80% draw scientists who are white. Address how structural racism and sexism can reinforce meritocracy and equal opportunity myths. Furthermore, representation in science remains an issue.

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Does city life negatively affect wildlife?

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The researchers can then carefully attach a metal band with a unique reference number onto a bird’s leg. Four 17-day old starling nestlings being held after their tail feathers were sampled for this research project. Sarah holding a starling fledgling after collecting a tail feather for her research.

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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A unique team of early-career researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Bristol in the UK is addressing this concern through environmental tests and direct engagement with farmers. We wanted our research to develop from our discussions with farmers and stakeholders,” says Andy. GLOSSARY. THE RISKS OF FUNGICIDES.

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Register by June 27 for MIT’s Virtual HSSP — Sundays in Summer for Grades 7-12+

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Registration is now open until June 27 on a lottery basis, with equal consideration given to all applicants registering by that deadline. MIT’s Summer HSSP is a weekend academic program ( July 9-August 13 ) for students entering Grades 7-12 (plus those who just graduated high school). For more information, email summer-hssp@mit.edu.

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Grades 7-8: Register Now for MIT SPARK, Mar. 18-19

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The registration lottery is open now through 5PM on March 4 , and until that deadline all course preferences will be treated equally in the lottery. After that, any remaining seats will be open first-come/first-served. Students may choose from over 70 courses and must register on their own.