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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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What lessons can we learn from past pandemics?

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In light of the social inequalities highlighted by COVID-19, this knowledge has never been more important. The social sciences have a very important role to play in uncovering the causes and consequences of pandemics, past and present, and preparing us for pandemics of the future.

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How can we combat ageism in society and healthcare?

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With their help, she is now disseminating her findings to nurses and the public, to improve institutional and societal attitudes towards ageing. Other health or healthcare related degrees could also lead to a career working with older people, such as medicine, public health or psychology.

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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. Other skills that will help you become a successful anthropologist include research, writing and public speaking skills.

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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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