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YSP 2024 – Open for Applications

Northeastern University

YSP offers future scientists and engineers a unique opportunity for a hands-on research experience while still in high school. The program, which will take place on Northeastern’s Boston Campus, will culminate in final research presentations and a poster session. rising seniors).

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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. To enter this field, research, problem-solving techniques, and education are crucial.

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What is Aspartame?

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Schlatter was researching antiulcer drugs when he licked the compound off of his finger. This method is used not only for food but for cosmetics, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals to control the release of the drug. Aspartame is a sweetener that was introduced to replace sucrose. It was invented in 1965 by James.

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How can data management tools help us discover new treatments for a chronic disease?

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There is still much we do not know about the disease, and researchers are working hard to learn more about what causes it. Researchers, medical professionals, and scientists all over the world are trying to understand what triggers the disease so that new treatments can be developed.

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STEAM in History: Percy Lavon Julian

PCS Edventures

Despite facing many challenges as an African American during segregation, Julian played a significant role in revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry. Researchers had already discovered the process of synthesizing progesterone from stigmasterol, a compound containing the necessary steroids for hormone synthesis.

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Building and training human tendons in the lab

Futurum

This field is still mainly at the research stage, as we are limited by the replication capacities of existing technologies, but, if successful, it could overcome the problems of tissue grafting from existing donor tissue.”. Addressing this is the principal focus of the team’s research. Pierre’s research team. Robot shoulders. “We

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

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Scientific research thrives off the exploration of chemistry and biology, in addition to climatic initiatives such as sustainable and nuclear power. Businesses such as Pacific BioStorage specialize in providing support to pharmaceutical companies, universities, federal research labs, and hospitals across the nation.

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