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STEM Spotlight: Katherine Johnson

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Katherine Johnson, a mathematician and aerospace technologist at NASA, made significant contributions to the first human spaceflights and the Moon landing. " And there will always, always be mathematics. ” - Katherine Johnson. We will always have STEM with us.

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In conversation with a (highly passionate) temporal logician

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Rozier is a temporal logician based within the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Iowa State University in the US. Rozier, associate professor within the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Iowa State University in the US. ROZIER Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University, USA.

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A Montessori School’s Decade Long Quest to Engage its Diverse Students in Hands-On STEM

STEM for Kids

Follow the Child Montessori School (FCM) and STEM For Kids are thrilled to recognize their 10-year collaboration since 2014, wherein the synergy between STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) enrichment and the Montessori method has been fostering an exceptional educational experience for young learners.

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How can wing design improve aircraft flight?

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Aeroelastic model — a mathematical representation of a flexible structure over which air is flowing, used to study its dynamic response to aerodynamic, structural and inertial (mass) loads, i.e. to study its ‘aeroelastic’ behaviour. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Bristol, UK. job-profiles/aerospace-engineer.

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How to Use Video Games in the Classroom

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This collection of games uses interactive puzzles and challenges to teach mathematical concepts ranging from basic arithmetic to multiplication, algebra, and geometric elements. Kerbal Space Program Kerbal Space Program is a physics-based space simulation game that teaches students about aerospace engineering, physics, and mathematics.

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Can we harness the power of the oceans?

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FIELD OF RESEARCH: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. WHERE DOES AEROSPACE FIT IN? Jennifer works in a physics engineering department, but she very much sees herself as a researcher in aerospace and mechanical engineering. HOW DID JENNIFER BECOME A MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEER?

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Morph with the wind: shape-changing buildings

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AEROSPACE ENGINEERING – generally involves the design and construction of aeroplanes, jets, gliders, autogyros, helicopters and more, but the skills needed to do this can be applied to other areas. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY AEROSPACE ENGINEERING? ENGINEERING – AN OVERVIEW. Below are some of the most relevant for this article.