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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. WHAT CAN THESE DEVICES MONITOR?

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Celebrating Black History: Inspiring Diversity In STEM

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Our innovative lessons and 4-dimensional method, all designed to make STEM fun and real,” said Ms STEM who authored the children’s rhyming biographical book, STEM Icons – Celebrating Black History , to present inspiring stories of some of the iconic African-American men and women whose inventions, discoveries and research have advanced our world. (..)

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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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talkSTEM High School Interns’ Perspectives

Talk STEM

In the engineering process, design, prototypes, and subsequent testing and iteration are crucial aspects of creating lasting works. In mathematics, claims must always be supported by sometimes extremely difficult proofs verifying them. To us, a STEM Mindset does not necessarily come as a result of innate ability or knowledge.

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

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STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering , and Mathematics, emerged as a response to the growing need for a skilled workforce in these fields. The demand for scientists and engineers skyrocketed as both nations sought to outdo each other in space exploration.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

STEM Sport

A STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) career is any job that uses skills in these related fields daily. These careers can be anything from a doctor to an engineer to a website developer – STEM careers range across a variety of different fields and disciplines. What Are STEM Careers?

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How to build an engineer: Start Young with STEM Education

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STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Pew Research reported, “ women make up a large majority of all workers in health-related jobs, but remain underrepresented in other job clusters, such as the physical sciences, computing and engineering.”