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What is the Importance of STEM Education in Climate Change and Sustainability Education for Children?

Scientix

For example, people with STEM education in the agricultural sector can develop advanced agricultural technologies to increase agricultural production and ensure food security. Students should participate in projects related to sustainability, such as energy conservation, recycling practices, gardening or agriculture projects.

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Inviting Community College Students to See Themselves as University Researchers

ED Surge

The study looks at social conditions shaping education and employment for youth across California, focusing on those whose families work in agricultural and other low-wage industries. I’ve never been told, ‘You got this. Good job, I’m proud of you.’ That’s something I got from him all the time.”

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

Futurum

Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science. AZOLE – a group of chemical compounds often used as agricultural or medicinal fungicides. While biologists in the team have experience in researching antimicrobial resistance in fungi, the social scientists have experience of working and collaborating with farmers.

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Harnessing CS and Technology Skills for Culturally Responsive and Sustainable Solutions

CoderZ

In today’s rapidly evolving world, computer science (CS) and technology skills have become indispensable tools for addressing a wide range of societal challenges. Technology and computing are in all industries including farming and agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail.

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Could a nettle a day keep the doctor away?

Futurum

Food science also includes the social impacts of food, including how it affects our economy, psychology and culture, so taking social science subjects at school can be useful. Mathematics is also be important for calculating statistics.

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Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes

Futurum

Ian’s team has a vision of building a ‘bio-based economy’ in Australia, focusing on ways to improve agriculture and waste processing through the creation of unique microbes. Our team includes social science and humanities researchers who look at the policies and implications of synthetic biology,” says Ian.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

Futurum

DR CHRISTIAN NANSEN Professor of Entomology and Nematology, College of Agriculture and Environment, University of California, Davis, USA. Study social science subjects at school to learn about the human side of engineering challenges. FIELD OF RESEARCH: Insect Ecology and Management.