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GIS and STEM: Mapping the Way to Future Careers

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A geographic information system (GIS) is a valuable tool for a wide range of STEM careers, including environmental science, civil engineering and market analysis. So, what is a GIS? A GIS connects data to a map and integrates locations with descriptions. A GIS often requires an essential STEM technology — drones!

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Celebrating Black History: Course Now Available

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GPS Sca venger Hunt: STEM Icons Gladys West & Warren Washington show how computing plays a key role in climate modeling, GIS and GPS. Showcasing real-life examples of people in STEM, careers, and applications of STEM to children is important for inspiring diversity in these fields. Step into their world for a puzzling experience!

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From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

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Larsen lead the Archaeological Investigations of Colonial Maryland project, which brings SMCM and MAC Lab together with Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum to provide undergraduates with wide-ranging experiences that can help inspire and define their archaeological careers. A UNIQUE HISTORY. DIGGING FOR ANSWERS. BACK IN THE LAB.

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Celebrating Black History: Course Now Available

STEM for Kids

GPS Sca venger Hunt: STEM Icons Gladys West & Warren Washington show how computing plays a key role in climate modeling, GIS and GPS. Showcasing real-life examples of people in STEM, careers, and applications of STEM to children is important for inspiring diversity in these fields. Step into their world for a puzzling experience!

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16 holiday activities for teens

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With schools out for the summer, we have compiled a list of activities that students can do at home over the holidays, all with an educational theme. Why not encourage your teenager to try some of these activities? Does your teenager spend a significant amount of time on their phone or computer? Encourage them to use this to their advantage.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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These are just some of the questions that can be answered thanks to the power of geographic information systems, or GIS. GIS is a tool to analyse and display spatial data, meaning any problem containing a spatial component can be addressed with the help of GIS. Are incidences of cancer linked to polluted areas?

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Farming on permafrost

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Farming on permafrost Published: Climate change is creating new opportunities for agriculture, by providing longer and warmer growing seasons, and thawing frozen ground. But farmers in permafrost regions face many challenges, including subsidence in their fields. Why do farmers in Alaska need to watch out for collapsing ground?