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Two high school students developed software to analyze images of diatoms—algae that produce silicon for constructing cell walls—to determine the differences between wild and genetically modified strains of these organisms. This work was instrumental to a research team interested in optimizing diatoms for biomineralization, the process of making materials from biological systems.

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Keywords: Internships, Students, stem, Biology, Materials, Computing, Cell Biology, Biomineralization, Nanostructure, Electron Microscopy, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks

Ninety-nine percent of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs in the U.S. require some form of postsecondary education.

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Engineers have developed a touchscreen app to teach students how to sketch 2D projections and 3D views freehand. This teaches students spatial visualization--the ability to think in 3D. This skill is important in many STEM fields, from Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) in engineering to using ultrasound for medical procedures.

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Keywords: Education, stem, spatial visualization, Geometry, Engineering

In “Find Your Path: Lessons from 36 Leading Scientists and Engineers,” author and Hertz Fellow Daniel Goodman presents personal accounts of the challenges, struggles, successes, U-turns, and satisfactions encountered by leaders in industry, academia, and government.

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A Low Temperature Plasma (LTP) internship program that connects students in STEM fields from nine Alabama partner universities with Alabama-based industries is preparing for its third round of internships in January.

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Keywords: UAH, University of Alabama in Huntsville, University Of Alabama, Auburn University, University Of Alabama Birmingham, Tuskegee University, Alabama A&M University, University of South Alabama, Alabama State University, Oakwood University, Computational Fluid Dynamics Research Corp., Low Temperature Plasma, Internships, stem, Corporate Internship Program

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Keywords: stem, Science, Technology, Engineeriing, math, Careers

UPTON, NY—Kirsty Duffy, a Lederman Fellow at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), says neutrinos are the most interesting particles in the universe. As a recipient of the Leona Woods Distinguished Postdoctoral Lectureship Award, she’ll have a chance to make her case in two talks she’ll deliver at the U.

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Keywords: Neutrinos, Award, Lectureship, Physics, women in STEM, Diversity and Inclusion

Materials scientist Nic Argibay and health and safety senior manager Rafael Gonzalez were honored for leadership and achievement in science, technology, engineering and math.

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Keywords: Diversity, science and engineering, materials science , Semiconductor Manufacturing, Health And Safety

The Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received nearly $2.5 million to develop and implement a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program that identifies and serves academically promising second- and third-grade students in Arkansas.  

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Keywords: Ann Robinson, Christine Cunningham, Christine Deitz, Duke University, Duke University’s Talent Identification Program, Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program, Jill Adelson, Jodie Mahony Center, Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education, Kristy Kidd, Penn State University, Stem Education, STEM+C2, teacher professional development,

Students who identify themselves as engineers early in their educational careers are more likely to complete their college degrees. Developing that engineering identity may help increase student diversity.

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Keywords: Engineering Education, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Training