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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

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Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. Too much education is received passively, and Jon knows from both research and experience that students learn best when they are active participants. There's research. It's amazing.

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How can data management tools help us discover new treatments for a chronic disease?

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There is still much we do not know about the disease, and researchers are working hard to learn more about what causes it. Researchers, medical professionals, and scientists all over the world are trying to understand what triggers the disease so that new treatments can be developed.

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Using adsorbents to help society

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His work could help make huge breakthroughs in healthcare, climate change, environment and water scarcity research. Yamil is the director of a research group which is examining the interactions among different types of gases and the materials they attach – or adsorb – onto. How does the team do this research?

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A Career in Astronomy: What You Need to Know

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A bachelor's degree in astronomy will provide you with a strong foundation in the principles of physics, chemistry, and mathematics. You'll also have the opportunity to conduct research and publish your findings. This growth is due to the increasing demand for astronomers in research and education. in astronomy.

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How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

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At the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in the US, biologists Barbara Barnhart and Dr Olivia Long are using their Science Seminar programme to ease this transition for first year students studying biology, chemistry and biochemistry degrees. What do the seminars teach students?

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How do bacteria help and harm crops?

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Social behaviours of bacteria are determined by cell-to-cell communication, known as quorum-sensing, so Jong mutated different genes involved in cell signalling to examine which controlled B. Jong’s research is also focused on the beneficial interactions that could improve rice and soybean crop yields. “We glumae quorum-sensing.

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What Fields Are Included in STEM: A Comprehensive Overview

STEM Education Shopping

As a STEM advocate and researcher, I am excited to present a comprehensive overview of the fields included in STEM. Biology and Life Sciences You’ll find a wide range of exciting research opportunities in biology and life sciences. ( Did you know that over 6.2 KEY TAKEAWAY What fields are included in STEM?