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Using adsorbents to help society

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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? What is Yamil working on?

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

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Nate’s biggest finding during this research project has been understanding the structure of NifL, as it is difficult to determine the structure of a protein that changes shape! Nate’s research on NifL and NifA interactions shines a light on how diazotrophs control BNF and nitrogenase gene expression. What does this mean for crops?

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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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. Biomedical Engineer The Role: These engineers work at the intersection of engineering, life sciences, and healthcare.

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STEM Programs: How to Choose the Right Major

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It’s an acronym that encompasses science, technology, engineering, and math. According to a report from the Pew Research Center, more than 30% of Americans said they would encourage high school students to pursue jobs in a STEM-related field. Let’s explore some essential questions to consider as you explore STEM education.

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Science Like A Girl – Inventor and Author Arlyne Simon

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When a nurse hooks a syringe to a syringe pump, she isn’t thinking about the regulations and research it took to ensure a to save a life. Her years as a keen observer have taken her from biomedical engineer to inventor to entrepreneur to author, and she is keeping her eyes and mind open for whatever might come next.

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Can we engineer bacteria to regenerate tissues?

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Can we engineer bacteria to regenerate tissues? Published: Dr Christopher Contag , a biomedical engineer and microbiologist at Michigan State University in the US, is creating engineered endosymbionts – bacterial cells that can be delivered into cells of other organisms where they can persist and control cellular functions.

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Shining a light on the role of trace metals in neurodegenerative diseases

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A team of researchers with expertise in physics, engineering and biology are finding out whether trace metals in the brain are linked to neurodegenerative diseases. However, changes in metal chemistry appear to be more marked in diseased brains than in healthy brains. Published: May 11, 2022. HOW DO WE FIND OUT?

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