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YSP 2024 – Open for Applications

Northeastern University

This 6 week summer research program will run from June 24 to August 1 and will involve research in various fields of STEM such as chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, computer engineering, chemical engineering, and bioengineering with faculty and graduate student mentors.

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Pharmaceutical industry issues call to action on STEM

STEMx

PhRMA, the organization that represents American pharmaceutical companies, has released a new report on how strengthening America’s standing in STEM is “critical to continued scientific and technological innovation.” The report is well worth reading and anyone interested in STEM should . head over to PhRMA.org to download a copy. .

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Science Club for Girls: Virtual Catalyst Awards, Apr. 5

Newton STEM

NBC10 Boston Morning News Anchor Latoyia Edwards will emcee the program, which will present the 2022 Catalyst Awardees: Dr. Yvonne Greenstreet, CEO of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Nancy Simonian, CEO of Syros Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Mariana Matus, CEO of Biobot Analytics.

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A Look Into Biotechnology

STEMe

Biotechnologists can pick from a wide range of topics within biotechnology to study and places to pursue a career such as small startups, pharmaceutical companies, and government research agencies. These companies can develop new treatment options for rare and complex diseases, as well as genetic tests to better identify inherited diseases.

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Opioids: From our Past to Our Future

STEMe

False studies began to spread promoting the safety of opioids, and pharmaceutical companies began to see what a lucrative business prescription opioids are. To stop this first wave of deaths, pharmaceutical companies began to restrict the availability of these drugs, hoping it would discourage abuse, which it did.

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What is Aspartame?

STEMe

This method is used not only for food but for cosmetics, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals to control the release of the drug. Aspartame has also been employed in the encapsulation process to enhance the payload's qualities, adding to its stability and enhancing its flavor, color, and texture as well as extending its shelf life.

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What is a STEM Major?

STEM Sport

This list merely brushes the surface of the STEM majors you or your child can enroll in. Each of these are essential to the continued success of our world and its constantly changing landscape.