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YSP 2024 – Open for Applications

Northeastern University

YSP offers future scientists and engineers a unique opportunity for a hands-on research experience while still in high school. The program, which will take place on Northeastern’s Boston Campus, will culminate in final research presentations and a poster session. rising seniors).

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Using adsorbents to help society

Futurum

At the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA, Dr Yamil Colón is a chemical and biomolecular engineer studying this important chemical process. His work could help make huge breakthroughs in healthcare, climate change, environment and water scarcity research. How does the team do this research?

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The engineering behind Evolutor

Futurum

The engineering behind Evolutor. Published: Professor Tuck Seng Wong , based at The University of Sheffield in the UK, leads a team focused on applying the concept of Darwinian evolution to engineer biological systems for industrial applications. ENZYMES — the proteins responsible for catalysing all chemical reactions in cells.

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2024 Young Scholars Program

Northeastern University

The Young Scholars Program ( YSP ) is a free program that aims to provide rising high school seniors with the opportunity to enrich their educations and future careers through meaningful hands-on research and projects hosted by Northeastern University. Thank you to all of our presenters!

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REU-PATHWAYS 2024

Northeastern University

This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program ( NSF #2150417, P.I. Claire Duggan ) provides pathways for local community college students to enrich their education and careers by becoming meaningfully involved in research projects hosted at Northeastern University. Ibrahim Zeid, Co-P.I. Thank you to our presenters!

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

Futurum

His team began its research with the end goal of creating a sustainable and practical alternative to plastic packaging. But our research won’t stop there. 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.

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How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future?

Futurum

Civil engineering Dr Alice Alipour is a civil engineer, working in the branch of engineering that focuses on the design and construction of infrastructure, such as buildings, roads and bridges. Chemical engineering Dr Yamil Colón is studying the chemical process of adsorption and developing new adsorbent materials.