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YSP 2024 – Open for Applications

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YSP offers future scientists and engineers a unique opportunity for a hands-on research experience while still in high school. The program, which will take place on Northeastern’s Boston Campus, will culminate in final research presentations and a poster session. rising seniors).

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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement

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In line with global climate commitments, governments are investing in ways to reduce CO 2 emissions, and the cement industry is a prime area of interest. The chemistry of cement It is the use of resources, especially raw materials, that forms the current focus of Theo’s research. The UK cement industry is set to cut 4.2

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

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Read: Combining medicine and research to treat children with tuberculosis. Nuclear engineer. Our reliance on fossil fuels will not vanish overnight, however, so we also still need engineers to extract oil and gas and to maintain existing power stations. Chemical engineer.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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Biochemist The Role: Biochemists study the chemical processes and substances in living organisms. They conduct complex research projects and may isolate, analyze, and synthesize proteins, enzymes, DNA, and other molecules. They may develop forecasts or use their knowledge to advise on issues like air pollution or climate change.

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Prostheses for people: matching the person and their new limb

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In Uganda, one of the least developed countries in the world, his team found that the absence of government support meant that the orthopaedic workshops in government-run hospitals were typically under-supplied with the equipment and materials they needed. Their findings were fed back to the mechanical engineers. Pinterest.

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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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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see? Dr Joanna Leng , from the University of Leeds in the UK, is a research software engineer who designs and develops the software that allows scientific imaging devices to be used to their full potential.

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Quantum Computing

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Quantum computing is the fastest way to answer questions about the quantum world, allowing researchers to run simulations of atomic interactions at a highly accelerated rate. Using this, they can conduct research that would otherwise take thousands of years in a tiny fraction of the time. How does it work?