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Living in a material world: the importance of materials science and engineering

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Living in a material world: the importance of materials science and engineering. Published: TALK LIKE A MATERIALS SCIENTIST AND ENGINEER. COMPOSITE – a material made from two materials with different physical and chemical properties. WHAT IS MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING? from the University of Birmingham, UK.

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St. Patrick's Day STEM Centers

Carly and Adam

Patrick's Day STEM Centers transform the classroom into a dynamic learning environment, where students engage with science, technology, engineering, and math through themed activities. This activity introduces basic physics principles, such as force and trajectory, in a fun and engaging way. Paddy's Day-themed puzzles.

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How can wing design improve aircraft flight?

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Today, aeronautical engineers are focused on improving the efficiency of aircraft, by designing longer, thinner, more flexible wings. Talk like an aeronautical engineer. Talk like an aeronautical engineer. Aerodynamics — the study of air flow and its interaction with a body moving through it.

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What Brings Gen Z to the Library?

ED Surge

They might be coming in to see their friends, but we know they’re coming into our physical spaces,” McNeil said. As academic libraries add more services and reconfigure their facilities to meet user demand for flexible and multipurpose spaces, print collections increasingly take a back seat to people, especially at main campus libraries.

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Aerospace Engineering-Celebrating National Aviation Month Vol. 6 #7

Bright and Smart

The original term for these women and men were Aeronautical Engineers. Today, they are known as , Aerospace Engineers to include not just planes and helicopters, but spacecrafts, missiles and rockets as well! Structures - design of the physical configuration of the craft to withstand the forces encountered during flight.

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8 Benefits of Summer STEM Programs & Camps

STEM Sport

During the school year, educators and students follow a somewhat strict curriculum map , outlining what lessons will be taught to align with the necessary state standards, such as Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and K-12 Physical Education Standards.

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How can smart contact lenses monitor and treat eye conditions?

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At Purdue University , Dr Chi Hwan Lee is using his skills as a biomedical engineer to develop smart contact lenses that can both monitor the condition and deliver drugs to combat it. TALK LIKE A BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER. Wearable sensors can be tailored to monitor a range of physical (e.g., WHAT CAN THESE DEVICES MONITOR?