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Celebrating Black History: Course Now Available

STEM for Kids

As educators celebrate Black History during Black History Month and beyond, check out the plethora of hands-on activities in this course that students can experience… To Infinity And Beyond: A rocket blast off experience for children, a glimpse into the world of aerospace engineering inspired by STEM Icon Guion Bluford.

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Does the way we fund scientific research benefit everyone equally?

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Does the way we fund scientific research benefit everyone equally? Funding agencies allocate money to scientific research projects with aims that could benefit society. But how do we know what the full effects of research are, and who these benefits reach? TALK LIKE A SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY RESEARCHER. Dr Thomas S.

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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. WHERE WILL KRISTIN‘S RESEARCH LEAD TO IN THE FUTURE? Published: Dr Kristin Y.

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STEM Icons – Celebrating Black History

STEM for Kids

Various studies and research show that such real connections help break stereotypes, increase confidence and aspirations, and inspire curiosity and innovation. STEM For Kids® is pleased to announce an addition to the STEM Icons book series … STEM Icons: Celebrating Black History for kids.

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How can wing design improve aircraft flight?

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This is why Dr Punsara Navaratna and Dr Alessandro Pontillo, Research Associates in aeronautical engineering at the University of Bristol, are developing new testing and modelling techniques to investigate the flight dynamics of flexible aircraft in a wind tunnel environment. Dr Punsara Navaratna Research Associate in Aeroelastic Modelling.

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Lonnie Johnson and the Super Soaker: A STEM Story of Creativity and Innovation

STEM Education Works

Through his company, Johnson Research & Development, he has worked on cutting-edge battery technology and energy solutions. His contributions, from aerospace engineering to the Super Soaker, highlight the importance of perseverance and creativity qualities that should be nurtured in every student, regardless of their background.

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How to Teach STEM Through A Story

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Its extreme cold, reaching as low as -136°F (-95°C), makes it difficult to live in which is why the 1,000-5,000 people that temporarily stay there are scientists and researchers that are studying the area. For our problem of getting to Mars, we need a specific engineer called an aerospace engineer.

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