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How can we make STEM subjects more engaging for students?

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Maker education develops skills in mathematics such as measurement, data analysis, spatial reasoning, counting and geometry,” explains Mark. Teachers will need to offer their students a variety of classroom experiences that strengthen their collaborative and communication skills,” explains Kamryn. Sounds great! says Kamryn.

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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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This software is needed to collect and analyse the data from images, as well as to create simulations and compare their results. Because computational methods originated in the natural sciences, some disciplines, such as chemistry and physics, have lots of research software at their disposal.