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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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How to Interest the Next Generation of Great Minds to Work in STEM Fields

Ask a Tech Teacher

I’ve had a lot of questions in the last few months about STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) in the classroom. STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and covers an immense range of subject areas. Connecting Science to Everyday Life. Labs Lost to Educational Rigidity.

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STEAM in History: Percy Lavon Julian

PCS Edventures

Despite facing many challenges as an African American during segregation, Julian played a significant role in revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry. In time, he became a distinguished chemistry professor, and his passion for education and innovation eventually culminated in him founding his own company. Science History Institute.

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

Futurum

Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science. AGRONOMIST – an expert in the science of soil management and crop production. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. We have to consider farmers’ motivators from a social science perspective,” says human geographer Dr Ray Chan. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE.

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From Scientist to Shareholder: Why do it?

Scientix

It is therefore vital that students see the benefits – for themselves and their societies – of learning national sciences such as biology, chemistry, and physics. As John Doerr, successful venture capitalist and early investor in Google, recently phrased it: “Sustainability is the next computer science”. Career choice.

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What Do Geneticists Do?

Smore Science

Just like the other sciences, a career in genetics requires extensive study. A Bachelor of Science degree in either chemistry or biology can help you get a job as a lab assistant. While you earn your PhD, you have the chance to take advanced science classes and spend the rest of your time working on your own research project!

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Opioids: From our Past to Our Future

STEMe

False studies began to spread promoting the safety of opioids, and pharmaceutical companies began to see what a lucrative business prescription opioids are. To stop this first wave of deaths, pharmaceutical companies began to restrict the availability of these drugs, hoping it would discourage abuse, which it did.