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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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STEM Programs: How to Choose the Right Major

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If your child is gifted in the arts of math or science, it’s not a bad idea to encourage a STEM career. It’s an acronym that encompasses science, technology, engineering, and math. Let’s look at the main branches: Science in STEM. It includes topics such as chemistry, biology, physics, astronomy, and geology.

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What did human communities look like 20,000 years ago?

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FIELDS OF RESEARCH: Prehistoric Archaeology and Geoarchaeology. FIELDS OF RESEARCH: Prehistoric Archaeology and Anthropological Archaeology. FUNDERS: National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, Arts and Humanities Research Council of the UK (AHRC UKRI), The University of Tulsa.

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Flights of fancy: can we unravel the mystery of flight?

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I use many techniques in my research,” explains Ashley, “because each provides a different type of information.” I use many techniques in my research,” explains Ashley, “because each provides a different type of information.” FIELD OF RESEARCH : Evolutionary Biology. FUNDER : National Science Foundation (NSF).

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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At Futurum, we work with researchers and academics from all disciplines to create classroom resources for schools. Each article explains the researcher’s work in a clear and engaging way and provides advice for students interested in pursuing a career in the field. Look no further!