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Meet STEM Next’s 2025 Flight Crew: Our Largest Cohort Yet with 77 Youth STEM Ambassadors from Across the U.S.

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Leanne 11th grade Interested in biology My advice would be to eliminate the idea of “failure” from your mindset. I wish someone would’ve told me this when I questioned myself for being passionate about biology and chemistry, when I wondered what chemicals make me feel happy, sad, lonely, hungry.

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Autumn STEM Guide

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Biology Week (2-10th October 2021). Biology Week showcases the important and amazing world of the biosciences, getting everyone from children to professional biologists involved in fun and interesting life science activities. It’s a great chance to raise awareness of the importance of recycling to children.

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Taking metal to extremes

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My interest in aerospace, fusion and nuclear grew after working on jet engines with Rolls Royce on a summer internship. I started in aerospace, moved to nuclear fusion and now also do hydrogen and solar energy! Chemistry, physics, biology, computer science and design technology are all useful too. • MEET THE TEAM.

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Unlocking the Code: Free Activities For DNA Day

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This day serves as a reminder of the groundbreaking achievements in genetics and molecular biology and highlights the importance of DNA in understanding life’s fundamental processes. This discovery revolutionized our understanding of genetics and laid the foundation for modern molecular biology research.

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June STEM Calendar Unveils Daily Inspirations from Science and Technology

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This observance highlights the scientific study of pollination biology, ecology, and environmental science, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity and the intricate relationships within ecosystems. Marine biology, oceanography, and environmental science are key STEM fields celebrated on this day.

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How to Celebrate National STEM Day

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Students interested in space could visit one of the many NASA centers for a deeper look at aerospace technology and astronomy exhibits. Students who enjoy biology might visit a natural science museum to explore fossils of extinct creatures, such as dinosaurs.

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Living in a material world: the importance of materials science and engineering

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If you are creating materials for medical applications, you will need some knowledge of biology, while if you are designing sports equipment, you will need to understand the specific needs of the participants. Post-16 subjects studied: Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Sociology. Titanium is a great material.