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YSP 2024 – Open for Applications

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YSP offers future scientists and engineers a unique opportunity for a hands-on research experience while still in high school. The program, which will take place on Northeastern’s Boston Campus, will culminate in final research presentations and a poster session. rising seniors).

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Unlock the mysteries of Chemistry with our comprehensive Chemistry Set Solution Class 11 guide!

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Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: [link] Unlock the mysteries of Chemistry with our comprehensive Chemistry Set Solution Class 11 guide! – Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of chemistry? Unlock the mysteries of Chemistry with our comprehensive Chemistry Set Solution Class 11 guide!

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How can we discover new antibiotics?

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To address this need, Professor Mohammad (Mo) Seyedsayamdost, a professor of chemistry and molecular biology at Princeton University, has been investigating important substances called ‘natural products’. For humans, natural products have provided a tremendous source of pharmaceutical drugs. WHY ARE NATURAL PRODUCTS IMPORTANT?

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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see?

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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see? Dr Joanna Leng , from the University of Leeds in the UK, is a research software engineer who designs and develops the software that allows scientific imaging devices to be used to their full potential. Pinterest.

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STEAM in History: Percy Lavon Julian

PCS Edventures

Despite facing many challenges as an African American during segregation, Julian played a significant role in revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry. Researchers had already discovered the process of synthesizing progesterone from stigmasterol, a compound containing the necessary steroids for hormone synthesis.

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Examining the extremely small

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This realisation inspired the creation of the Center for NanoScience (CeNS), a network of nanoscience research groups in Munich, Germany. A key reason for supporting this collaboration is the diversity of research within the field of nanoscience. How are researchers benefiting from CeNS? What does CeNS do?

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How to Interest the Next Generation of Great Minds to Work in STEM Fields

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Scientific research thrives off the exploration of chemistry and biology, in addition to climatic initiatives such as sustainable and nuclear power. Businesses such as Pacific BioStorage specialize in providing support to pharmaceutical companies, universities, federal research labs, and hospitals across the nation.

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