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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? High school often focuses on procedural understanding—how to solve problems with well-defined steps.

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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. At the University of Sheffield in the UK, Dr Theodore Hanein and his team are investigating alternative methods for cement production.

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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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Decoding STEM: What Does the E in STEM Stand For?

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As the world entered the digital age and technological advancements became more prevalent, it became clear that individuals with expertise in these areas would be vital to driving innovation and progress. The demand for scientists and engineers skyrocketed as both nations sought to outdo each other in space exploration.

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Creating the world’s largest 3D-printed structure

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Practicalities Dimensional Innovations (DI), a Kansas-based design, technology and fabrication firm, was tasked with building the 3D-printed torch structure. Large-scale You might have done 3D printing in school or even have your own 3D printer at home and, if so, you will be familiar with the layer-by-layer process 3D printing uses.

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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Next came innovation.” © Anton Starikov / Shutterstock.com Finding a solution to a problem involves having a vision, forming a strategy and being innovative. © Dr Maria Spencer About biological engineering Biological engineering integrates concepts from life sciences with practices from engineering.

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Mentoring 2023: Access Your Superpower and Make the Million Girls Moonshot a Reality

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With the Million Girls Moonshot, STEM Next Opportunity Fund is re-imagining who can engineer, who can build, who can invent. The Moonshot aims to inspire the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM opportunities by 2025. They created community and are now life-long champions of each another.