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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

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The idea that exam results should be assessed differently based on a student’s socio-economic background is known as differential treatment, and Emil is investigating whether such policies can improve equality and efficiency in education and labour markets. How does Emil study the efficiency of differential treatment?

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Mapping the Future: STEM Education and Training Strategy

STEM Education Shopping

As someone deeply passionate about driving innovation and progress, I believe in the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to shape our world. As a result, there is a growing demand for workers with strong skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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Bending Space-Time: General Relativity

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Aurora, IL The quest to unravel the enigma of gravity, the invisible force that governs the motion of celestial bodies and shapes the very fabric of our universe, can be traced back to renowned physicist and mathematician, Sir Isaac Newton. However, there are still many discrepancies with Einstein’s theory of general relativity.

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What the Critical Race Theory Debate Could Mean for STEM Education

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However, change is slow, and though we have made strides in providing equal opportunity in education, there is still a long way to go. CRT has uncovered past practices by the government that led to the segregation in housing we still see today. I have addressed many of these issues in past blogs.

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Contending with the Unintended Consequences of History: Revisiting Brown v. Board of Education and the Need for Systemic Change in K-12 Education

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The biases are notably stark if schools are divided out by minority enrollment, as public middle and high schools with more than 50 percent White students have only 2 percent of mathematics teachers and 1 percent of science teachers that are Black ( National Center for Science & Engineering Statistics ). In comparison to the U.S.

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Best STEM subscription boxes in the UK

Top 10 Sciencekits

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subscription boxes have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering children a fun and educational way to learn about STEM concepts. By introducing children from all backgrounds to STEM concepts, we can help to break down barriers and promote greater equality in society.

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Cyber security for the AI age

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Every year, the numbers get worse and show that we are far from being able to mitigate and contain the numerous cyber threats that target both industry and government,” says Burcu. She enjoys understanding users’ backgrounds and cultures, and unpicking the complex systems that govern our interactions with technology.