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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. I implement a constructiveness approach to teaching, and attempt to present material in a structured, yet engaging manner. Sounds great! How can maker spaces help teachers?

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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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As a result, a new discipline, known as research computing, has emerged to apply computers, not just software, to research including to help scientists capture images, construct models, which are turned into simulations, and analyse results. Research computing is a sub-discipline of computer science.