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How can we unravel the complex history of networks?

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Dr Min Xu, a statistician specialising in network analysis at Rutgers University, has developed a probabilistic model that can determine how a network has grown, which not only has applications in epidemiology, but is also useful in social science, genetics and counter-terrorism efforts. What is a network? “A www.learnpython.org ).

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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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Published: At Furman University in the US, Dr Ben Haywood and Professor Julia Parrish from the University of Washington are studying how citizen science programmes impact the relationships participants have with the places and ecology they study which might, in turn, increase scientific literacy. Why is citizen science important?

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

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The first student has an extremely high grade point average (GPA) from their school exams, while the second student’s GPA is still good, but not as high. They grew up in an affluent neighbourhood with wealthy parents who could afford to send them to a top-class school and pay for one-to-one tutoring to help them prepare for their exams.

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Creating software that works for everyone

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Every human is different,” says Professor John Grundy. Pathway from school to software engineering. • “At school, take any subjects you enjoy!” 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).

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

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All aspects of school are important, not just the academic content of your classes. Make the most of your time at high school to develop skills such as public speaking, teamwork and leadership. I also teach GIS and data science classes, all with a geophysical component, and conduct research in these topics.