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A Surprising Approach to Science Labs for Online Students Boosts Access to STEM Fields

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That logistical hurdle has prevented colleges from offering full online degree programs in core science subjects like chemistry and biochemistry. But ASU has an explicit mission to help more people access higher education — including, Austin says, students from low-income families and students from underrepresented minority groups.

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Top 5 Trends in Virtual Reality for Education

PCS Edventures

Chemistry students can safely mix chemicals in VR without worrying about dangerous reactions. VR is making STEM education more accessible, engaging, and impactful , giving students the tools they need to succeed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Improves concept retention and understanding of complex topics.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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Across Peru, thousands of people do not have access to clean water or efficient transport links. Access to water and sanitation are fundamental human rights. By combining engineering and human rights disciplines, he is researching the links between access to transport and the inequalities facing Peruvians today.

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

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To do this, researchers need access to as much data about ME/ CFS as possible. Collaboration and data sharing Encouraging researchers and medical professionals to share data and store them in centralised, easily accessible databases makes collaboration much more effective.

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Top 10 FREE Distance Learning Resources

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Hazel partners with schools to ensure that all students have access to quality health care. Free access to online yoga and mindfulness classes. Students can also access content at home without an email address, if necessary. Free access to an extensive professional development library and participation in live webinars.

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How does the Southern Ocean help protect our planet?

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The canyons, being more easily accessible than the distant and harsh environments nearer Antarctica, are sourced by waters traversing the critical Southern Ocean zone of high phytoplankton productivity, which now mainly drives high CO2 uptake. What is the team hoping to discover? Ocean circulation is vital for the sequestration of CO2.

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Growing a community: building the Plant Cell Atlas

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. • Selena recommends the American Society of Plant Biologists and the Botanical Society of America as useful organisations for building networks, investigating areas of interest, and accessing work experience and internship opportunities. I spend most of my days communicating with scientists and organising the project’s logistics.

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