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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

Futurum

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 economics combine mathematics and social science?

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Cyber security for the AI age

Futurum

Burcu believes that it is vital for tomorrow’s cyber security professionals to understand not only the technical side of the challenge, but also human behaviour and social sciences. Pathway from school to cyber security • At school, Burcu recommends studying computer science, information technologies (IT), mathematics, and programming.

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STEM Statistics For 2023 (Education, Diversity, Careers)

The Maker Mom

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics pave the way to our advancement into the future. Technological positions are leading the charge for growth, and people who choose to specialize in computer and mathematical degrees will stand to gain a unique advantage. of the total STEM workforce.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

Futurum

The ability to travel to reach educational or employment opportunities is essential for ensuring social equality. RESEARCH PROJECT : Investigating the correlation between access to transportation and sanitation infrastructure and social equality in Peru. CHAPTER – a local group that is part of a larger organisation.

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Social science for social change: the story of marriage equality in the US

Futurum

Social science for social change: the story of marriage equality in the US Published: For centuries, gay people have suffered discrimination, prejudice and persecution. Not only has Michael investigated why it occurred, he also played an important role in achieving marriage equality in the US.

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What Image Comes to Your Mind When You Think of a “Doctor”?

National Science Foundation

I designed a series of activities beginning with the Knowing and Learning in Science and Mathematics course. The lessons learned are carried through the subsequent Classroom Interactions and Multiple Teaching Practices in Science and Mathematics (PBL) courses (each with field experiences), and full time Student Teaching with seminar.

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Creating software that works for everyone

Futurum

A key concept of the Living Lab is that all participants, both developers and users of software, are fully involved and treated as equals throughout the software development process, ensuring the needs and opinions of the users and developers are always considered. “We finance, manufacturing, agriculture, etc.). •