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2 years ago Read more at The Washington Post

Baylor College of Medicine is a contender in the 2024 national STAT Madness competition. It is based on college basketball’s March Madness tournaments with a science twist. This year, the College is represented by work from Dr. Anthony Maresso’s lab published in Nature Communications.
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Sixteen competitors qualified for the 36th annual Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair, hosted by Trine University on March 16, drew projects representing all areas of science from northeast Indiana elementary, middle and high school students. Student awards were presented in following categories: First Grade — First Place, William Gordon, James R Watson Elementary School; Second Place, Paul Stevens, Hendry Park Elementary School. A total of 96 students participated in the event, held in Trine’s Best Hall of Science.
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Cape Hatteras Secondary School shines at North Carolina Science Olympiad Regional Tournament. CHSS teams showcase their exceptional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) talents. The teams, led by Jessica Polk and assistant coach Julianna Gorges, delivered an impressive performance.
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2 years ago Read more at The Coastland Times

Scientists have simulated an elusive, superstrong form of carbon called BC8 that may be tougher than diamonds, according to a new study. The new simulation reveals that the material can be made only in a narrow range of pressures and temperatures, which might make that synthesis possible in the future.
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2 years ago Read more at Livescience.com

The College of Saint Rose will host the 38th annual Joseph Henry Science Fair. The yearly fair features the works of young science enthusiasts in the Albany City School District. Students from grades four through eight will showcase creative projects before a panel of judges competing for a variety of prizes.
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Moscow High School senior Geneva McClory will be joined by Anna Grace AYello from Twin Falls. The Youth Science Camp gathers high school students from across the country.
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2 years ago Read more at KLEW

In an age where technology is the heartbeat of society, a computer science degree is more than just a qualification—it’s a gateway to a life of innovation, creativity, and strong career potential. Software Engineer/Developer: Responsible for designing, developing, and testing software applications. Software engineers play a pivotal role in creating innovative solutions across various industries. With expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling, data scientists and data analysts extract valuable insights from large datasets to drive informed decision-making.
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2 years ago Read more at CU Denver News

Naval Horizons is a STEM educational video series from the DoN’s Naval STEM Coordination Office, located at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) It aims to broaden the awareness of real-world science and technology challenges facing the Navy and Marine Corps today — and help illuminate the many pathways to STEM careers. Every year since we’ve launched Navy Horizons, we've tried to get better by listening to feedback from our teacher and educator partners, as well as student participants, in order to make the contest more engaging and
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The Grid Accelerator identifies and supports the ‘de-risking’ of high-potential Harvard science and engineering lab-based projects with the goal of translating them into startups or other commercialization opportunities within a year. In addition to funding, the awardees gain access to educational programs and networks of industry, venture, product development, and investment experts. This project has culminated in 17 launched startups that have collectively raised $176 million, as well as technology licenses to established companies.
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2 years ago Read more at Harvard Office of Technology Development