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Hard vs Soft Skills in STEM Education

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For instance, data analysis skills are crucial in identifying trends and making data-driven decisions, while mathematical reasoning is essential for solving intricate engineering problems. Hard skills directly apply in various STEM fields, from physics to computer science.

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Three things I learned about teaching by taking a short course

Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

There’s a discernible physical component to learning. So I’ll just say I’m thankful for what I’ve learned in the minicourse and equally thankful for the reminders about learning as I head back into the classroom next week. Right now I'm using it to work through a data science program on Codecademy.

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Wolfram|Alpha as the Way to Bring Computational Knowledge Superpowers to ChatGPT

Stephen Wolfram

It happened with our Physics Project in 2020. It’s equally, if not more, important for human-like AIs as well—immediately giving them what we can think of as computational knowledge superpowers, that leverage the non-human-like power of structured computation and structured knowledge. ChatGPT and Wolfram|Alpha.

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Dental discoveries: How is dental research improving oral health?

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The condition of our teeth and mouth not only impacts our physical health, but also has a significant influence on our mental health. If we do not look after our teeth, the resulting physical discomfort and negative self-image can make us miserable. Unfortunately, some people have oral diseases that are not treated in time.

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Creating software that works for everyone

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They have different ages, languages, cultural backgrounds, personalities, and physical and mental characteristics. However, if you are interested in a career in software engineering, it would be useful to study mathematics, computer studies/ICT and physics at school. a webpage or app display). However, most software does not.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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The application has since been taken up by lots of agencies, including the Council for Environmental Equality at the White House. When I was younger, I always loved math and science. I also teach GIS and data science classes, all with a geophysical component, and conduct research in these topics.