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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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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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talkSTEM High School Interns’ Perspectives

Talk STEM

In our personal experiences, we agree with the Women in Tech panel that continuous exploration is a significant aspect of our STEM Mindset, especially during the school year. For example, this school year, we are taking AP Physics and learning to drive. What does a STEM Mindset mean to others?

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Can artificial intelligence detect hidden heart attacks?

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ACS represents a continuum of disease, ranging from partial to complete blockage of a coronary artery,” explains Dr Salah Al-Zaiti, a researcher at the University of Pittsburgh who specialises in cardiology and machine learning. Medically speaking, a heart attack is known as an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This is why we are turning to AI.

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Celebrating Black History: Inspiring Diversity In STEM

STEM for Kids

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 ColĂłn 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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Utilizing Online Resources to Find the Right STEM Job

Career in STEM

As high schools and colleges educate students more about the opportunities these fields offer, it’s important to find the right STEM job for your personality, education and interests. STEM is an acronym for Science Technology Engineering and Math. Take some time to not only research but take notes on jobs listed in STEM fields.

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