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The Role of Mathematics in Education

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Challenges and Solutions in Mathematics College professors frequently adopt a lecture-based approach, emphasizing theory over practice. Professions That Rely Heavily on Mathematics Engineering: The Backbone of Innovation Engineering is perhaps the most obvious field where mathematics plays a starring role.

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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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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.

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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 materials also cost less than plastic, require no new equipment, and use existing production technologies.”

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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As irrigation can double or even triple crop yields, technologies such as these laid the foundations for much of modern agriculture. Development of the TCC technology continues as Rubicon Water expands into new markets. Field of research : Control Engineering. ABOUT CONTROL ENGINEERING. Meet the team.

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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.