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The Role of Mathematics in Education

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The Role of Mathematics in Education: What Professions You Can Get in the Future Have you ever found yourself pondering the real-world applications of those algebraic formulas or geometric theorems you spent hours trying to decipher in school? But what makes mathematics the lingua franca of computer science?

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Quantum Computing

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What is quantum computing? Quantum computing refers to computers that solve complex problems that high performance computers, or supercomputers, can’t solve. Quantum computers can resolve the laws of quantum theory and other problems involving elementary particles and microscopic physics. WRITTEN BY CONNOR WHITE.

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YSP 2024 – Open for Applications

Northeastern University

This 6 week summer research program will run from June 24 to August 1 and will involve research in various fields of STEM such as chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, computer engineering, chemical engineering, and bioengineering with faculty and graduate student mentors.

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Using adsorbents to help society

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Such a model will be an important engineering design tool to advance work in drug delivery, power production, energy storage, atmospheric water harvesting and carbon capture technologies,” says Yamil. Choose a university degree such as chemical engineering, chemistry, biomolecular engineering, biochemistry or biomedical engineering.

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A Summer of Research and Discovery

Northeastern University

Program implementation is supported by The Center for STEM Education enhancing research placements with daily homerooms, lunchtime sessions, field trips, professional development, and Arduino workshops. Students also participate in weekly Professional Development Workshops run by REU Lead Coordinator Lydia Bird.

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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.

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How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future?

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Aeronautical engineering Aeronautical engineers are also changing the design of aircraft to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Dr Punsara Navaratna and Dr Alessandro Pontillo are using wind tunnels and computer models to explore the potential of making aircraft wings longer, thinner and more flexible.