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YSP 2024 – Open for Applications

Northeastern University

This 6 week summer research program will run from June 24 to August 1 and will involve research in various fields of STEM such as chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, computer engineering, chemical engineering, and bioengineering with faculty and graduate student mentors.

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Using adsorbents to help society

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Adsorption is a common process in our everyday lives,” says Dr Yamil Colón, based at the University of Notre Dame’s College of Engineering. Chemical and biomolecular engineers solve some of the world’s most urgent problems by applying techniques from engineering, biochemistry, cell biology and organic chemistry at the molecular level.

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2024 Young Scholars Program

Northeastern University

In the images seen below, the Young Scholars had a lot of fun working in pairs to build paper towers, competing against each other to test the success of their designs.

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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The team will be investigating how to manufacture the plant-based packaging using fewer resources and chemicals, less energy, and with an eye on any other socio-ecological impacts. © Dr Maria Spencer About biological engineering Biological engineering integrates concepts from life sciences with practices from engineering.

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How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future?

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Aeronautical engineering Aeronautical engineers are also changing the design of aircraft to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Dr Punsara Navaratna and Dr Alessandro Pontillo are using wind tunnels and computer models to explore the potential of making aircraft wings longer, thinner and more flexible.

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REU-PATHWAYS 2024

Northeastern University

While some of the students have a computer science background, others are brand-new to coding! Of course, we had to make time for a hands-on Engineering Design Process activity during our initial days! Thank you to our presenters!

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Are you looking for a high-paid career in STEM?

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Software engineer. Software engineers design and maintain the software behind all computer systems and applications. As we rely so heavily on technology these days, software engineers are responsible for keeping modern society functioning. Chemical engineer. Read: Creating software that works for everyone.