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Should AI Bots Do Science?

ED Surge

And even when humans do the research, all of the work happens on a computer. But the researcher says that pharmaceutical companies have already done significant work to automate the process of drug discovery, and he believes AI could take those measures further. For one thing, it is highly structured.

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

Ask a Tech Teacher

Businesses such as Pacific BioStorage specialize in providing support to pharmaceutical companies, universities, federal research labs, and hospitals across the nation. Apply for grants or funds to bring science stations and labs, iPads and computer systems into your classroom to keep students involved.

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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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What is a STEM Major?

STEM Sport

Below is a list of lesser-known college programs that are considered STEM degrees: Forestry Wildlife and Wildlands Management Food Sciences and Technology Natural Resources Management Computer Science and Programming Web Page Design Athletic Training Optometry Respiratory Therapy Technology Veterinarian Assisting/Technology Environmental Control Technologies (..)

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The Billion-Dollar MoleculeA book summary

Smore Science

SHORT SUMMARY OF THE BOOK “The Billion Dollar Molecule” by Barry Werth is a non-fiction book that chronicles the rise of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology startup, from its inception in 1989 to the successful development of its first drug, VX-478, in 2000. Biotech startups are high-risk ventures.

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A Look Into Biotechnology

STEMe

Biotechnologists can pick from a wide range of topics within biotechnology to study and places to pursue a career such as small startups, pharmaceutical companies, and government research agencies. These companies can develop new treatment options for rare and complex diseases, as well as genetic tests to better identify inherited diseases.

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Can artificial intelligence detect hidden heart attacks?

Futurum

Published: Analysing medical data to detect health problems can be incredibly difficult, but advances in artificial intelligence (AI) mean it is now possible for computers to spot subtle patterns in complex patient data. Can artificial intelligence detect hidden heart attacks?