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The Role of Mathematics in Education

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Mathematics is not just about solving equations or memorizing formulas; it’s a way of thinking. It teaches us problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and the ability to think abstractly. Problem-Solving Skills Mathematics is akin to a gym for the mind.

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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Professor Jeffrey Catchmark and his team at Pennsylvania State University in the US believe they have one such solution, using common plant-based materials to create sustainable food packaging. The idea of being able to apply scientific knowledge to address real-world problems captivates me.

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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At the University of Melbourne, Professor Michael Cantoni and Professor Erik Weyer are collaborating with engineers at Rubicon Water, including Professor Iven Mareels, Dr Adair Lang and Dr Yuping Li, to improve the efficiency of gravity-fed irrigation networks. Explore careers in control engineering. Meet the team.

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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see?

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This technique enables Joanna to study samples from the millimetre to the atomic scale, meaning that she can consider the chemical states of materials in much finer detail. Chemical engineering with Professor Sven Schroeder. Biology with Professor Michelle Peckham and Dr Alistair Curd. Be curious and open-minded.