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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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Using adsorbents to help society

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At the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA, Dr Yamil Colón is a chemical and biomolecular engineer studying this important chemical process. His work could help make huge breakthroughs in healthcare, climate change, environment and water scarcity research. How does the team do this research?

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The engineering behind Evolutor

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The engineering behind Evolutor. Published: Professor Tuck Seng Wong , based at The University of Sheffield in the UK, leads a team focused on applying the concept of Darwinian evolution to engineer biological systems for industrial applications. FIELD OF RESEARCH: Biomanufacturing. TALK LIKE A BIOMANUFACTURER.

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2023 Young Scholars Program: Week 1

Northeastern University

Students working on Paper Tower activity Twenty-two rising high school seniors were selected from numerous Boston area applicants to participate in summer research on the Northeastern campus. To conclude the six week experience, students will present their research to faculty, peers, and family on August 3rd.

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How machine learning is revolutionising materials science

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How machine learning is revolutionising materials science Published: Research in materials science and engineering is crucial for developing materials that can help solve some of society’s biggest challenges. These new capabilities are impacting almost all aspects of life and the study of materials is no exception. “The

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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. His team began its research with the end goal of creating a sustainable and practical alternative to plastic packaging. What energises you?

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From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

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Learning about archaeological conservation, students understand how excavation and curation link to the research and preservation of the data recovered.” DR LIZA GIJANTO Associate Professor of Anthropology St. FIELD OF RESEARCH: Archaeology. LARSEN Professor of Chemistry St. FIELD OF RESEARCH: Analytical Chemistry.