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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science. We come from a variety of backgrounds including microbiology, human geography and theology,” says Dr Andy Jones, the theologian in the group. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. Published: May 25, 2022. THE RISKS OF FUNGICIDES. COLLABORATION.

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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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Ben and Julia used two social science research methods to gather data. ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY Environmental geographers study the relationships between organisms and the environment. The American Association for Geographers has an interactive map on college geography courses in the Americas. 1322820 and 2031884.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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I went to university to study geography, then started a master’s in meteorology. I was also taking classes in remote sensing and GIS which I found very exciting, so I transitioned back to geography and focused on climatology for my master’s thesis. I’ve been working for the EPA for 30 years, and it’s been a great career.

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Are there ‘rules’ for conveying emotion through art?

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Culture and biology “For thousands of years, art has been used to communicate the experiences and emotions of daily life,” says Dr Claudia Damiano, previously a Postdoctoral Researcher at GestaltReVision Lab, KU Leuven, in Belgium, and now Research Associate at Toronto’s Department of Psychology.

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Biology Cells – A heathy adult produces billions of new blood cells every day, but problems with this process can lead to blood cancer, so Dr Kristina Ames is investigating why blood production problems occur. Economic geography – Professor Sarah Hall is studying the effects of Brexit on financial services.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY? We might not always be aware of it, but efficient transport structures and services are vital for social inclusion. For those without private cars, or who are unable to walk, this means relying on public transport systems. HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY?

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Urban farming for urban families

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Meet David I majored in anthropology and biology at university. I took courses with a biological anthropologist who inspired me to study how humans use biology and culture to adapt (or not) to stressful environments such as food scarcity, extreme temperatures, and common diseases. Urban farms exist in cities all over the world.