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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement

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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement Published: The global cement industry is gigantic, so finding ways to reduce its impact on the climate is essential for a sustainable future. The chemistry of cement It is the use of resources, especially raw materials, that forms the current focus of Theo’s research.

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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. There you can get advice and solve various mathematical problems in college. Cryptography and Security In the digital age, security is paramount.

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The engineering behind Evolutor

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We have come a long way since Darwin published his concepts, and engineers and scientists have borrowed the concept of ‘survival of the fittest’ and applied it to engineering biological systems for industrial applications. These innovations are designed to help us tackle the global challenges we face, from climate change to pandemics.

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How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future?

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Civil engineering Dr Alice Alipour is a civil engineer, working in the branch of engineering that focuses on the design and construction of infrastructure, such as buildings, roads and bridges. Aviation engineering The aviation industry is infamous for its contribution to climate change.

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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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The Future of Health Technology

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In their engineering design process, biomedical engineers uniquely use their knowledge of biological principles and even aspects of mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and electrical engineering. Similarly, there are a variety of different ways to pursue a career in biomedical engineering.

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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. Read: Combining medicine and research to treat children with tuberculosis. Nuclear engineer. Chemical engineer.