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How can smart contact lenses monitor and treat eye conditions?

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At Purdue University , Dr Chi Hwan Lee is using his skills as a biomedical engineer to develop smart contact lenses that can both monitor the condition and deliver drugs to combat it. TALK LIKE A BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER. FIELD OF RESEARCH : Biomedical Engineering. ABOUT BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING.

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5 Spooky Halloween STEM Activities

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We adapted our robot hand STEM challenge to a creepy Halloween themed engineering design activity. ?? Students pick up candy with paper while learning about human anatomy and real-world biomedical engineering. And they can use their designs to spook trick-or-treaters too!

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Decoding STEM: What Does the E in STEM Stand For?

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Engineering encompasses numerous disciplines that cater to different areas of specialization. Some of the main engineering disciplines include: Civil Engineering: Focuses on designing and constructing infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and water supply systems.

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

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Head of Trace Metals in Medicine Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of Warwick, UK. FIELD OF RESEARCH : Metallomics, Biomedical Engineering. FUNDERS : Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), UK: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Diamond Light Source, LGC Ltd., Alzheimer’s Society.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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Biomedical Engineer The Role: These engineers work at the intersection of engineering, life sciences, and healthcare. Civil Engineer The Role: Civil Engineers design and supervise large construction projects, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, and bridges.

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On the frontline of the biomedical revolution

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Probes constructed from nanoparticles can enter cells themselves, attaching to proteins or other substances within the cell. Milk with a lower proportion of A1 proteins may be more digestible for people intolerant to conventional milk products. Nanoparticles The rise of nanoscience is vastly increasing the potential for probes.

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