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Why This College Student Created a Coloring Book to Celebrate Black Women in STEM

ED Surge

Through a creative lens, how do I make sure people [like me] are seen, heard, represented, but also gain exposure to new role models that are unfortunately written out of our history books? And for me, the solution was biomedical engineering. You come from a Puerto Rican and Nigerian household. I feel like this is my calling.

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Go on a Mission to Mars!

Vivify Stem

I love how flexible the curriculum is to adapt to different learning environments! One of the career videos about biomedical engineering was actually only 20 min away from us and the kids really thought that was cool to see these STEM careers so close to home. Take time to get organized and be flexible. Just try it!

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How can we detect and prevent brain injuries?

Futurum

Participants wear cutting-edge, flexible sensors which track how their heads move in different situations. Our work is very engaging but can be relentless: research, critical thinking and creativity never stop, so a big challenge has been learning to find a good balance of working hard while also resting.

Biology 73
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On the frontline of the biomedical revolution

Futurum

Though we work long and sometimes unsociable hours, we have a good degree of flexibility. “I My father inspired me to be creative and innovative. Their elasticity changes, and the cells become more flexible, helping them to detach from the tumour and spread throughout the body.” I think I’ve achieved a lot. Practise your maths.

Biology 98
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What causes problems with the lower urinary tract?

Futurum

Robotic surgery allows for very complicated surgery to be done with more precision, flexibility and control than open surgery as it is performed through very small incisions,” says Cindy. The key is to find a meaningful question or problem and think creatively. How are new technologies aiding Cindy’s work as a surgeon?

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

Futurum

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.

Biology 70