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How to Interest the Next Generation of Great Minds to Work in STEM Fields

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STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and covers an immense range of subject areas. Scientific research thrives off the exploration of chemistry and biology, in addition to climatic initiatives such as sustainable and nuclear power. Labs Lost to Educational Rigidity.

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Prioritizing participation

Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

Many instructors who grade participation report students only superficially "participate" by giving the bare minimum needed to earn a grade, for example replying to a discussion by saying "I agree" (Research on motivation told us this would happen.) We definitely don't end up with what we'd envisioned.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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By combining engineering and human rights disciplines, he is researching the links between access to transport and the inequalities facing Peruvians today. Davis hopes his research findings in Cusco can influence transport policies in Peru and beyond. FIELDS OF RESEARCH : Engineering for Human Rights, Transportation Engineering.

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STEM Competitions & Challenges to Engage Students

STEM Sport

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning is essential to a student’s education. This article outlines the benefits and logistics of incorporating STEM competitions and challenges in the classroom. An effective way to facilitate STEM in the classroom is through competitions and challenges.

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What causes problems with the lower urinary tract?

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In the US, a team of doctors and researchers, including Professor Cindy L. To improve these treatment outcomes, Cindy has received grant funding from the US National Institute of Health (NIH) to support research to help understand the different subtypes of lower urinary tract symptoms and the causes for each group.

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Can machine learning cope with the erratic and uncertain nature of the real world?

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At the University of Southern California , USA, Dr Haipeng Luo has been conducting innovative new research in the field of machine learning to bring these exciting technologies within reach. This is the focus of Haipeng’s research. This is the focus of Haipeng’s research. HOW GROUND-BREAKING IS THIS RESEARCH?

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Can we harness the power of the oceans?

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The wind and sun are both renewable, and capturing their energy does not release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, so why bother developing new technology for the oceans where we have to deal with corrosive saltwater and challenging logistics of installation and maintenance? FIELD OF RESEARCH: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.