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The Role of Mathematics in Education

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Professions That Rely Heavily on Mathematics Engineering: The Backbone of Innovation Engineering is perhaps the most obvious field where mathematics plays a starring role. Cryptography, the practice of secure communication in the presence of adversaries, is deeply rooted in mathematical concepts such as number theory and algebra.

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Engineering Exploration Week + Engineering for Everyone Expo

Northeastern University

Northeastern University’s Center for STEM Education hosted this year Engineering Exploration week from Tuesday, February 21st to Friday, February 24th. On Tuesday, February 21st, we kicked off the program with and introduction to the engineering design process and chemical engineering.

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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. Adsorption is a common process in our everyday lives,” says Dr Yamil Colón, based at the University of Notre Dame’s College of Engineering.

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? In Australia, control engineers from the University of Melbourne and Rubicon Water have developed a system that automatically adjusts water supply to more efficiently meet demand. TALK LIKE A CONTROL ENGINEER. Download the article. Reference [link].

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Are you looking for a high-paid career in STEM?

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As the impacts of climate change worsen and our lives become ever more dependent on technology, the demand for people working in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is increasing. Nuclear engineer. Software engineer. Energy engineer. Read: Creating software that works for everyone.

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Building Bridges – Fall 2021

Northeastern University

On Friday, December 3, 2021 the Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University, in collaboration with the College of Engineering/Admissions, hosted the Fall edition of our Building Bridges event. 103 students from 32 different schools in 5 states came to learn all about engineering. Complex Fluids: are they Fluids or Solids?

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Building Bridges – Fall 2023

Northeastern University

Last Friday, (December 8, 2023) the Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University, with the College of Engineering/Admissions, hosted the fall 2023 edition of our Building Bridges event. Students then attended two sessions they selected based on their engineering interests – from the list below.

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