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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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Ben is working with Dr Julia Parrish, a professor at the University of Washington, who is also the Executive Director of the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST), an environmental, hands-on citizen science programme. Ben and Julia used two social science research methods to gather data. 1322820 and 2031884.

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STEM Programs: How to Choose the Right Major

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or ‘why do you think so?’ This will help to encourage their critical thinking, a skill they’ll take with them throughout their lives and into their college higher education. Let’s look at the main branches: Science in STEM. It includes topics such as chemistry, biology, physics, astronomy, and geology.

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How can we combat ageism in society and healthcare?

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Pathway from school to gerontological nursing • Sherry and Anndrea recommend studying science subjects in high school and post-16, especially biology and chemistry, as the knowledge you learn in these classes will be important in your nursing degree. • “I highly recommend shadowing a nurse while at high school,” says Anndrea.

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Delve Talks: Winnie Karanja, Maydm

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As a high school student, Winnie had a passion for both math and the social sciences. Her teachers pushed her into the “easier” path of social sciences rather than encourage her interest in STEM subjects. And throughout my sort of high school experience, I’d been, you know, passionate about social sciences.

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Urban farming for urban families

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Pathway from school to anthropology • A liberal arts education is essential for developing critical thinking and global citizenship, both of which will help you in your career as an anthropologist. Contact your local university and see if they offer agricultural science courses and any internship or work experience opportunities.