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Mathematical Biology
Dr Bard ErmentroutExplore mathematical equations and patterns.
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Decoding the rhythms of the natural world
Subatomic Physics
Dr Wouter DeconinckConnect with the University of Manitoba’s many outreach activities.
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The science of the very small has enormous potential
STEM Education
Dr Liz JohnsonFind out more about Southern Research’s work and see if you can meet Liz’s challenge of making your own LED paper circuit!
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How can STEM education provide ‘light-bulb’ moments?
Physical Sciences Scholars Program
Professor JiaJia DongFind out all you need you need to know about the brilliant PSS programme.
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Helping low income students become professional scientists
Machine Memory
Professor Xiaochen GuoDiscover different computer memory technologies and find out how they work
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Modernising machine memory
Civil and Structural Engineering
Dr Shiling PeiBuild your own tower using toothpicks and gumdrops, and see if it can withstand an ‘earthquake’.
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The big shake: designing tall timber buildings that are resilient to earthquakes
Mathematics
Dr Sam BallasCan you complete Dr Sam Ballas’ genus challenge?
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Mathematics: plane and simple
AR in the classroom
Dr Wenya XuExplore a range of AR apps.
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How augmented reality can help you learn trigonometry
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Dr Trisha MooreFind out about Kansas State University’s excellent range of outreach programmes.
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How can urban trees reduce flooding and pollution?
Cybersecurity
Prof Doug JacobsonHow secure are your passwords?
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Can we learn to be safe online?
Geoscience
Dr Glenn DolphinDesign and build a model of a geoscientific process!
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Bringing the earth to life
Structural Biology
Dr Angela GronenbornView 3D biomolecules and create your own paper model of a molecule.
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The building blocks of biology
Machine Learning
Dr Gerald FriedlandSee if you can teach a computer to learn!
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The prediction game: The ever-evolving science of machine learning
Environmental Horticulture
Dr Chris MarbleInvestigate the weeds in your garden!
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A red-blooded passion for the green-fingered
Marine Science
Dr Karyna RosarioFind out more about the fascinating world of marine microbiology and watch Karyna deliver her TEDx Youth Talk.
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A virus that can actually save us from harm!
Plant Science
Dr Davide BulgarelliResearch inspiring plant scientists and find out everything you need to know about the world of soil microbes!
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How can understanding plants and microorganisms help feed the world?
Marine Ecology
Dr Virginia EdgcombFind out all there is to know about the fascinating Expedition 360.
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Why is it important to study life in the deep sea and even below the seafloor?
Astronomy
Professor Tom BaniaResearch electromagnetic radiation and astronomical telescopes!
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Aiming for the stars
Geography
Dr Michael WebberHow will our energy demands change over time?
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Interrogating the technopolitics of China’s waterways
Sustainable Energy
IDLESHow will our energy demands change over time?
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How do we prepare the UK for a zero carbon future?
Food Science
Dr Gabriel Keith HarrisGet a feel for food science and find out why the Maillard reaction make chocolate chip cookies taste so good!
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The science behind the perfect cup of coffee
Wind Energy
Dr Marianna MaiaruFind out more about renewable energy with KidWind, and see if you can beat the Wind Turbine and Solar Structures challenges!
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What if we could repair wind turbines with aerospace engineering and computer science?
Engineering and Computing
Professor Elena GauraFind out more about sustainable engineering and the amazing HEED project.
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How can we tackle energy poverty in refugee camps?
Biochemistry
Dr Lakxmi SubramanianTune into the Science Weekly podcast and dive into other similar activities for a taste of biochemistry.
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Why do we need to study chromosomes?
Atmospheric Science
Darrel BaumgardnerExplore cloud seeding and other forms of geoengineering in greater depth.
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Make it rain: the science behind altering the weather
Lifelong Health
University of SurreyWork in groups and see if you can pool your skills and expertise to survive a pandemic or life on a desert island.
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Five researchers working on lifelong health in very different ways
Sensor Engineering
Professor Chang-Soo KimFind out about virtual summer camps!
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Sensor engineering gets to the root of problems with food production
Molecular Biology
Dr Michael WolyniakConduct your own yeast genome research and explore the pros and cons of gene therapy.
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How can experiments with yeast genetics help make the perfect pint?
Genetics
Professor Ann MatthysseCarry out your own experiment and see what bacteria you can see on the vegetables in your shopping basket!
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How to remove harmful E.coli
Collaborative App Building
Dr Susan SaffordHelping students to develop and apply maths skills to biology
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How to design a biology and maths app for students, by students
Sustainable Pest Control
Dr Christian NansenTake on the role of a strawberry farmer and see how the Smart Spray app will help to manage your crops.
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The computer science undergrads helping farmers adopt sustainable farming practices
Respiration and photosynthesis
Katherine WilletThis lesson plan is aimed at Grade 9 in the US (Year 10 in the UK) and encourages students’ self-regulated learning skills to learn about respiration and photosynthesis.
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Why thinking like a scientist helps students tackle real-life problems
Self-Regulated Learning
Dr Erin Peters-BurtonDevelop self-regulated learning skills through metacognitive questioning and self-reflection.
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Why thinking like a scientist helps students tackle real-life problems
The School of Food
Dr Christian NansenFind out how looking at cabbages can teach graphs, data, research, imperial and metric units, proteins, vitamins, maps, cooking and nutrition,…and then make some cabbage muffins!
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The School of Food
Engineering and Physical Sciences
Dr Helen BridlePlay the Bacteria Combat and Superbugs games to learn more about antimicrobial resistance and why it is a global health issue
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What if we could develop a sensor that can detect pollutants like heavy metals?
Agricultural Science
Dr April UleryWonder at the amazing world of agricultural science with these interactive activities.
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Can the agricultural sciences tackle inequality?
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Dr Dan FlippoTake a virtual tour of Dr Dan Fippo’s 2050 Robotics Lab and get a feel for boundless possibilities in engineering
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Using mechanically engineered robots to feed the world
Astronomy
National Astronomy ConsortiumTake a trip into space with these star-studded National Radio Astronomy Observatory activities
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“Good mentors don’t just try to recreate you in their image; they give you the tools necessary to achieve your own goals”
Nuclear Physics
Dr Matthew RedshawTest your knowledge of Einstein’s theory of relativity and be inspired by the beauty of maths and physics equations.
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Does E really equal MC squared?
Volcanology and Geology
Professor Stephen SelfExperience life as a volcanologist and keep an eye on Taal, which erupted in the Philippines in January 2020.
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Volcanology and geology: an explosion of possibilities
Biochemistry
Dr Alan GoddardFind out if you can create a super yeast and help Dr Alan Goddard with his research along the way.
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Could yeast and bacteria replace fossil fuels?
Plant Diseases and Pests
Professor Xiangming Xu | Dr Michelle FountainUse your skills as a budding plant biologist to figure out how to reduce pests and plant diseases naturally and with technology.
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What if we stopped using pesticides?
Immunology
Professor János G FilepPlay the Immune Defence game and see how the white blood cells fare against pathogens.
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Ensuring inflammation does more good than harm
Molecular Plant Biology
Dr Charlotte KirchhelleGrow your own sunflowers and find out how they change their shape to survive in the dark.
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Short and bushy, long and spindly: how plants make their shapes
Complement Biology
Dr Kevin MarchbankExplore the ethics of animal testing and turn your classroom into a clinical trial
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How mice can reveal the secrets of rare diseases
Earthquakes and the Carbon Cycle
Professor Robert HiltonExplore the power of landslides and discover the role they play in the carbon cycle.
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The role of earthquakes in burying carbon for good
Slow Slip Events
Dr Ake FagerengJoin the crew on the research vessel JOIDES Resolution and discover the awesome power of silent earthquakes.
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Taking to the seas to discover how the Earth’s surface moves
Cyber Security
Prof Shujun Li | Dr Jason NurseFind out how to beat the cybercriminals with these awesome cyber security activities.
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How to beat the cybercriminals and stay safe online
Geochemistry
Prof Jamie WilkinsonCreate your very own rock cycle with melting chocolate and start your journey into the world of geology.
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Magma detectives: studying volcanic arcs to find valuable minerals in earth’s crust
Biogerontology
Dr Jennifer TulletBe a biogerontologist for the day and work out how different model organisms, like the nematode worm, can help scientists with their research
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What can worms tell us about ageing in humans?
Economics
Professor Sayantan GhosalPlay your hand at being an economist with this ‘understanding poverty’ card game and other awesome resources.
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An economist’s guide to understanding poverty
Silent Earthquakes
Dr Rebecca BellGet a feel for geology and conduct your own “silent earthquake” experiment.
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The slow and silent earthquakes that are shaking up seismology
Quantum Physics
Dr Fabio CostaMany of you will have tossed a coin, but what about a quantum coin? See if you have what it takes to be a quantum physicist with these wonderful quantum activities.
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Forgot everything you thought you knew
Wireless Communications
Dr De MiFind out what it means to be on the cusp of a new era in broadcasting with these brilliant electrical and electronic engineering activities.
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Why a new era of broadcasting will change the world as we know it
Integrated Land Management
Professor Davy McCrackenImagine yourself in the shoes of a tech-savvy, upland hill farmer with these fun activities.
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The only way is up: why hill farming is embracing technology
Massive Machine-Type Communications And The Internet Of Things
Dr Zilong LiuTake a peek at the future by exploring the world of massive machine-type communications and Internet-of-Things
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Building the internet of things for an interconnected world
Biosecurity
ADBCAPGet a better understanding of biosecurity and help stop the spread of animal diseases with these awesome ADBCAP resources
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Educating youth about biosecurity can help prevent the spread of disease in farm animals
Energy Storage
Prof Jenny PringleTry your hand at being a chemist and make a battery with a lemon and other simple household ingredients
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Energy storage in the 21st century
Geomatics
Dr Stephan WinterFind out whether you’re any good at giving directions and discover a world of fascinating facts with the National Geographic MapMaker Interactive.
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Talking maps
Immunology
Prof Deborah Dunn-WaltersPut yourself in the shoes of an immunologist and learn fascinating facts about how our immune system works
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Making ill health in old age a thing of the past
Earth Dynamics
Professor Zheng-Ziang LiTry this explosive experiment and make your very own volcano, and find out what it’s like to be a geologist.
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Movers and shakers: using supercomputers to understand how supercontinents form and drift apart
Plant Science
Professor Margaret Barbour | Richard HarwoodMake your own 3D model of a chickpea plant leaf or take a virtual tour of the first university botanical garden in the world.
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3D images of leaves: a photo shoot we should all be looking at
Organisational Behaviour
Dr Kohyar KiazadDiscover the benefits and history of organisational behaviour, which was used in the 1930s to find out how to improve productivity in factories.
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Why do people working in stem stay in their jobs – and why should we care?
Gravitational Waves
The GrEAT NetworkIgnite your passion for space science with the Black Hole Hunter and Space Time Quest games.
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GrEAT potential: why China and the UK are working together in gravitational-wave research
Atmospheric Science
Dr Leigh OrfWatch Leigh’s collection of jaw-dropping tornado videos and try out a simple experiment in atmospheric pressure.
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Using supercomputers to simulate super tornadoes
Microplastics
Professor Jay Brandes | Dodie SandersGet involved with marine science and help the planet to boot with these international citizen science projects.
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Microplastic pollution: how bad is it and what can we do to solve it?
Gravitational Astrophysics
Dr Paul LaskyMake a model of a black hole, and find out how to get involved in astronomy with these awesome citizen science projects.
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Why gravitational waves are of supermassive importance
Chemical Engineering
Professor Terri CamesanoAntibiotic resistance is a major issue. Take a look at these videos and fact sheets to find out why; and discover what it’s like to be a chemical engineer with chemical engineering activities.
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The need for antimicrobial peptides in a world of antibiotic resistance
Theoretical Chemistry
Dr Mark TuckermanTheoretical chemists need to know how to code so start by learning the basics in Python – and use simple chemistry to make potato, salt water and lemon clocks!
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Fuel cells: A new way to power the world
Digital Technology and Mental Health
Dr Elvira Perez VallejosTest your skills at spotting fake news, play the Fairness Top Trumps card game and see if the computer model of Barack Obama’s head fools you!
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Can we trust what we see online?
Operations Research
Professor Larry SnyderIf you enjoy logic puzzles, you’ll love Larry’s logic-tastic activity sheet! Create a supply chain to survive a zombie apocalypse, test your skills in the Root Beer Game and solve the Travelling Salesman Problem.
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From platinum to smartphone: How maths models can be used to streamline supply chains
Marine Geoscience
Professor Bram MurtonFollow Bram into the depths of the ocean: explore careers in marine geoscience, visit the National Oceanographic Centre and follow the adventures of Boaty McBoatface, an autonomous underwater vehicle.
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Marine Geoscience: Just a drop in the ocean
Glaciology
Dr Ellyn EnderlinExplore glaciology with Ellyn: make your own ‘glacier goo’, check out a glacier simulation tool to see the effects of climate change and play the penguin game.
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Why do some glaciers melt faster than others?
Chemical Engineering
Professor Chris JonesStart thinking like a chemical engineer and develop a problem-solving product; investigate carbon dioxide and discover more about acids and bases.
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Can this research team reverse climate change?
Self-Organising Particle Systems
Dr Andréa RichaExplore the rules of swarm behaviour, think about what swarm robots could be used for in your local area and write an algorithm for making toast!
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The superpower of swarms
Nucleur Physics
Dr Jacek DobaczewskiExplore nuclear physics using LEGO or watch a TEDEd video to learn more about nuclear structure.
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The atomic nucleus: Greater than the sum of its parts
Oceanography
Professor Marc FrischerDon your mask and snorkel and dive into oceanography! Start an aquarium, see plankton with your own eyes, or take part in a citizen science project. Whichever activity you choose, it’s bound to cause a splash!
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The tiny animal at the centre of the marine ecosystem
Astrophysics with Stacey Habergham-Mawsom
Stacey Habergham-MawsomHave a go at using the Liverpool Telescope from your home, and try out other space activities to see if astronomy is the career for you.
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101 things to see in space – and all from your living room
Molecular Biology and Big Data
Dr Kim Hammond-KosackBecome a plant detective and identify common plant diseases. Learn about plant genetics and diseases, and why Big Data is so vital.
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Saving plants from disease
Victorian Poetry
Dr Simon RennieUncover working-class Victorian poetry from the Lancashire cotton famine database, learn more about it and use it as inspiration to write your own poem.
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A working class hero is something to be
Forest Pathology and Entomology
Dr Lori EckhardtExplore the trees, woodland and forest near you and use this resource to identify insects and plant diseases.
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Getting To The Root Of Pine Decline
Science Communication
Roger Bacon ScholarsFind out if you’re a good communicator and learn how to talk about complex ideas to non-scientists.
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Paid To Study, Research And Communicate Science
Hydrology
Dr Emile EliasExplore unique resources from the Asombro Institute for Science Education, aimed at arming you with key information on climate change, the water cycle and agricultural systems.
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Learning To Live With Less Water
Geology
Dr Rónadh CoxDiscover how to measure objects that are just too big to put on a weighing scale, and use photogrammetry to make a 3D image of your friend!
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Can Storm Waves Move A Boulder As Heavy As Six Blue Whales?
Nanotechnology
Dr Andrea HolmesDiscover nanotechnology and learn how to make artificial snow and a liquid crystal thermometer.
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Find. Identify. Act.
Earthquakes
Dr Alex CopleyFind out whether seismology (the study of earthquakes) is for you and learn about an earthquake hot spot: Alaska
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Studying Earthquakes To Save Lives
Clinical Psychology
Dr Christine WekerleChris and her team have designed an app to help young people build on their resilience. Explore clinical psychology and find out what the contents of your pockets say about you!
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Finding Joy In An App
Optics and Photonics
Dr Alexis VogtAlmost all the technologies we use today are reliant on optics and photonics. Get a free DVD. Or, make your own telescope, light fountain and shimmering lens.
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The Future Is Bright With Optics
Tissue Engineering
Dr Dave HayTissue engineering and stem cell research are a relatively new science, offering exciting prospects for human health. Discover what stem cell research can do for us, and the effects of toxic chemicals on a beef liver.
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Growing Human Liver Cells In A Dish
Marine Biology
Sarah McAnultyFind out more about working in marine biology, how studying sea creatures can help us understand our own bodies, and test your local waterways with water testing kits.
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What Can We Learn From Bobtail Squid?
Mathematical Biology
Dr Bard ErmentroutExplore mathematical equations and patterns.
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Decoding the rhythms of the natural world
Subatomic Physics
Dr Wouter DeconinckConnect with the University of Manitoba’s many outreach activities.
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The science of the very small has enormous potential
STEM Education
Dr Liz JohnsonFind out more about Southern Research’s work and see if you can meet Liz’s challenge of making your own LED paper circuit!
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How can STEM education provide ‘light-bulb’ moments?
Physical Sciences Scholars Program
Professor JiaJia DongFind out all you need you need to know about the brilliant PSS programme.
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Helping low income students become professional scientists
Machine Memory
Professor Xiaochen GuoDiscover different computer memory technologies and find out how they work
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Modernising machine memory
Civil and Structural Engineering
Dr Shiling PeiBuild your own tower using toothpicks and gumdrops, and see if it can withstand an ‘earthquake’.
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The big shake: designing tall timber buildings that are resilient to earthquakes
Mathematics
Dr Sam BallasCan you complete Dr Sam Ballas’ genus challenge?
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Mathematics: plane and simple
AR in the classroom
Dr Wenya XuExplore a range of AR apps.
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How augmented reality can help you learn trigonometry
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Dr Trisha MooreFind out about Kansas State University’s excellent range of outreach programmes.
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How can urban trees reduce flooding and pollution?
Cybersecurity
Prof Doug JacobsonHow secure are your passwords?
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Can we learn to be safe online?
Geoscience
Dr Glenn DolphinDesign and build a model of a geoscientific process!
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Bringing the earth to life
Structural Biology
Dr Angela GronenbornView 3D biomolecules and create your own paper model of a molecule.
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The building blocks of biology
Machine Learning
Dr Gerald FriedlandSee if you can teach a computer to learn!
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The prediction game: The ever-evolving science of machine learning
Environmental Horticulture
Dr Chris MarbleInvestigate the weeds in your garden!
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A red-blooded passion for the green-fingered
Marine Science
Dr Karyna RosarioFind out more about the fascinating world of marine microbiology and watch Karyna deliver her TEDx Youth Talk.
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A virus that can actually save us from harm!
Plant Science
Dr Davide BulgarelliResearch inspiring plant scientists and find out everything you need to know about the world of soil microbes!
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How can understanding plants and microorganisms help feed the world?
Marine Ecology
Dr Virginia EdgcombFind out all there is to know about the fascinating Expedition 360.
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Why is it important to study life in the deep sea and even below the seafloor?
Astronomy
Professor Tom BaniaResearch electromagnetic radiation and astronomical telescopes!
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Aiming for the stars
Geography
Dr Michael WebberHow will our energy demands change over time?
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Interrogating the technopolitics of China’s waterways
Sustainable Energy
IDLESHow will our energy demands change over time?
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How do we prepare the UK for a zero carbon future?
Food Science
Dr Gabriel Keith HarrisGet a feel for food science and find out why the Maillard reaction make chocolate chip cookies taste so good!
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The science behind the perfect cup of coffee
Wind Energy
Dr Marianna MaiaruFind out more about renewable energy with KidWind, and see if you can beat the Wind Turbine and Solar Structures challenges!
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What if we could repair wind turbines with aerospace engineering and computer science?
Engineering and Computing
Professor Elena GauraFind out more about sustainable engineering and the amazing HEED project.
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How can we tackle energy poverty in refugee camps?
Biochemistry
Dr Lakxmi SubramanianTune into the Science Weekly podcast and dive into other similar activities for a taste of biochemistry.
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Why do we need to study chromosomes?
Atmospheric Science
Darrel BaumgardnerExplore cloud seeding and other forms of geoengineering in greater depth.
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Make it rain: the science behind altering the weather
Lifelong Health
University of SurreyWork in groups and see if you can pool your skills and expertise to survive a pandemic or life on a desert island.
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Five researchers working on lifelong health in very different ways
Sensor Engineering
Professor Chang-Soo KimFind out about virtual summer camps!
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Sensor engineering gets to the root of problems with food production
Molecular Biology
Dr Michael WolyniakConduct your own yeast genome research and explore the pros and cons of gene therapy.
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How can experiments with yeast genetics help make the perfect pint?
Genetics
Professor Ann MatthysseCarry out your own experiment and see what bacteria you can see on the vegetables in your shopping basket!
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How to remove harmful E.coli
Collaborative App Building
Dr Susan SaffordHelping students to develop and apply maths skills to biology
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How to design a biology and maths app for students, by students
Sustainable Pest Control
Dr Christian NansenTake on the role of a strawberry farmer and see how the Smart Spray app will help to manage your crops.
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The computer science undergrads helping farmers adopt sustainable farming practices
Respiration and photosynthesis
Katherine WilletThis lesson plan is aimed at Grade 9 in the US (Year 10 in the UK) and encourages students’ self-regulated learning skills to learn about respiration and photosynthesis.
You’ll also need this article:
Why thinking like a scientist helps students tackle real-life problems
Self-Regulated Learning
Dr Erin Peters-BurtonDevelop self-regulated learning skills through metacognitive questioning and self-reflection.
You’ll also need this article:
Why thinking like a scientist helps students tackle real-life problems
The School of Food
Dr Christian NansenFind out how looking at cabbages can teach graphs, data, research, imperial and metric units, proteins, vitamins, maps, cooking and nutrition,…and then make some cabbage muffins!
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The School of Food
Engineering and Physical Sciences
Dr Helen BridlePlay the Bacteria Combat and Superbugs games to learn more about antimicrobial resistance and why it is a global health issue
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What if we could develop a sensor that can detect pollutants like heavy metals?
Agricultural Science
Dr April UleryWonder at the amazing world of agricultural science with these interactive activities.
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Can the agricultural sciences tackle inequality?
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Dr Dan FlippoTake a virtual tour of Dr Dan Fippo’s 2050 Robotics Lab and get a feel for boundless possibilities in engineering
You’ll also need this article:
Using mechanically engineered robots to feed the world
Astronomy
National Astronomy ConsortiumTake a trip into space with these star-studded National Radio Astronomy Observatory activities
You’ll also need this article:
“Good mentors don’t just try to recreate you in their image; they give you the tools necessary to achieve your own goals”
Nuclear Physics
Dr Matthew RedshawTest your knowledge of Einstein’s theory of relativity and be inspired by the beauty of maths and physics equations.
You’ll also need this article:
Does E really equal MC squared?
Volcanology and Geology
Professor Stephen SelfExperience life as a volcanologist and keep an eye on Taal, which erupted in the Philippines in January 2020.
You’ll also need this article:
Volcanology and geology: an explosion of possibilities
Biochemistry
Dr Alan GoddardFind out if you can create a super yeast and help Dr Alan Goddard with his research along the way.
You’ll also need this article:
Could yeast and bacteria replace fossil fuels?
Plant Diseases and Pests
Professor Xiangming Xu | Dr Michelle FountainUse your skills as a budding plant biologist to figure out how to reduce pests and plant diseases naturally and with technology.
You’ll also need this article:
What if we stopped using pesticides?
Immunology
Professor János G FilepPlay the Immune Defence game and see how the white blood cells fare against pathogens.
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Ensuring inflammation does more good than harm
Molecular Plant Biology
Dr Charlotte KirchhelleGrow your own sunflowers and find out how they change their shape to survive in the dark.
You’ll also need this article:
Short and bushy, long and spindly: how plants make their shapes
Complement Biology
Dr Kevin MarchbankExplore the ethics of animal testing and turn your classroom into a clinical trial
You’ll also need this article:
How mice can reveal the secrets of rare diseases
Earthquakes and the Carbon Cycle
Professor Robert HiltonExplore the power of landslides and discover the role they play in the carbon cycle.
You’ll also need this article:
The role of earthquakes in burying carbon for good
Slow Slip Events
Dr Ake FagerengJoin the crew on the research vessel JOIDES Resolution and discover the awesome power of silent earthquakes.
You’ll also need this article:
Taking to the seas to discover how the Earth’s surface moves
Cyber Security
Prof Shujun Li | Dr Jason NurseFind out how to beat the cybercriminals with these awesome cyber security activities.
You’ll also need this article:
How to beat the cybercriminals and stay safe online
Geochemistry
Prof Jamie WilkinsonCreate your very own rock cycle with melting chocolate and start your journey into the world of geology.
You’ll also need this article:
Magma detectives: studying volcanic arcs to find valuable minerals in earth’s crust
Biogerontology
Dr Jennifer TulletBe a biogerontologist for the day and work out how different model organisms, like the nematode worm, can help scientists with their research
You’ll also need this article:
What can worms tell us about ageing in humans?
Economics
Professor Sayantan GhosalPlay your hand at being an economist with this ‘understanding poverty’ card game and other awesome resources.
You’ll also need this article:
An economist’s guide to understanding poverty
Silent Earthquakes
Dr Rebecca BellGet a feel for geology and conduct your own “silent earthquake” experiment.
You’ll also need this article:
The slow and silent earthquakes that are shaking up seismology
Quantum Physics
Dr Fabio CostaMany of you will have tossed a coin, but what about a quantum coin? See if you have what it takes to be a quantum physicist with these wonderful quantum activities.
You’ll also need this article:
Forgot everything you thought you knew
Wireless Communications
Dr De MiFind out what it means to be on the cusp of a new era in broadcasting with these brilliant electrical and electronic engineering activities.
You’ll also need this article:
Why a new era of broadcasting will change the world as we know it
Integrated Land Management
Professor Davy McCrackenImagine yourself in the shoes of a tech-savvy, upland hill farmer with these fun activities.
You’ll also need this article:
The only way is up: why hill farming is embracing technology
Massive Machine-Type Communications And The Internet Of Things
Dr Zilong LiuTake a peek at the future by exploring the world of massive machine-type communications and Internet-of-Things
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Building the internet of things for an interconnected world
Biosecurity
ADBCAPGet a better understanding of biosecurity and help stop the spread of animal diseases with these awesome ADBCAP resources
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Educating youth about biosecurity can help prevent the spread of disease in farm animals
Energy Storage
Prof Jenny PringleTry your hand at being a chemist and make a battery with a lemon and other simple household ingredients
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Energy storage in the 21st century
Geomatics
Dr Stephan WinterFind out whether you’re any good at giving directions and discover a world of fascinating facts with the National Geographic MapMaker Interactive.
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Talking maps
Immunology
Prof Deborah Dunn-WaltersPut yourself in the shoes of an immunologist and learn fascinating facts about how our immune system works
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Making ill health in old age a thing of the past
Earth Dynamics
Professor Zheng-Ziang LiTry this explosive experiment and make your very own volcano, and find out what it’s like to be a geologist.
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Movers and shakers: using supercomputers to understand how supercontinents form and drift apart
Plant Science
Professor Margaret Barbour | Richard HarwoodMake your own 3D model of a chickpea plant leaf or take a virtual tour of the first university botanical garden in the world.
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3D images of leaves: a photo shoot we should all be looking at
Organisational Behaviour
Dr Kohyar KiazadDiscover the benefits and history of organisational behaviour, which was used in the 1930s to find out how to improve productivity in factories.
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Why do people working in stem stay in their jobs – and why should we care?
Gravitational Waves
The GrEAT NetworkIgnite your passion for space science with the Black Hole Hunter and Space Time Quest games.
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GrEAT potential: why China and the UK are working together in gravitational-wave research
Atmospheric Science
Dr Leigh OrfWatch Leigh’s collection of jaw-dropping tornado videos and try out a simple experiment in atmospheric pressure.
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Using supercomputers to simulate super tornadoes
Microplastics
Professor Jay Brandes | Dodie SandersGet involved with marine science and help the planet to boot with these international citizen science projects.
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Microplastic pollution: how bad is it and what can we do to solve it?
Gravitational Astrophysics
Dr Paul LaskyMake a model of a black hole, and find out how to get involved in astronomy with these awesome citizen science projects.
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Why gravitational waves are of supermassive importance
Chemical Engineering
Professor Terri CamesanoAntibiotic resistance is a major issue. Take a look at these videos and fact sheets to find out why; and discover what it’s like to be a chemical engineer with chemical engineering activities.
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The need for antimicrobial peptides in a world of antibiotic resistance
Theoretical Chemistry
Dr Mark TuckermanTheoretical chemists need to know how to code so start by learning the basics in Python – and use simple chemistry to make potato, salt water and lemon clocks!
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Fuel cells: A new way to power the world
Digital Technology and Mental Health
Dr Elvira Perez VallejosTest your skills at spotting fake news, play the Fairness Top Trumps card game and see if the computer model of Barack Obama’s head fools you!
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Can we trust what we see online?
Operations Research
Professor Larry SnyderIf you enjoy logic puzzles, you’ll love Larry’s logic-tastic activity sheet! Create a supply chain to survive a zombie apocalypse, test your skills in the Root Beer Game and solve the Travelling Salesman Problem.
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From platinum to smartphone: How maths models can be used to streamline supply chains
Marine Geoscience
Professor Bram MurtonFollow Bram into the depths of the ocean: explore careers in marine geoscience, visit the National Oceanographic Centre and follow the adventures of Boaty McBoatface, an autonomous underwater vehicle.
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Marine Geoscience: Just a drop in the ocean
Glaciology
Dr Ellyn EnderlinExplore glaciology with Ellyn: make your own ‘glacier goo’, check out a glacier simulation tool to see the effects of climate change and play the penguin game.
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Why do some glaciers melt faster than others?
Chemical Engineering
Professor Chris JonesStart thinking like a chemical engineer and develop a problem-solving product; investigate carbon dioxide and discover more about acids and bases.
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Can this research team reverse climate change?
Self-Organising Particle Systems
Dr Andréa RichaExplore the rules of swarm behaviour, think about what swarm robots could be used for in your local area and write an algorithm for making toast!
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The superpower of swarms
Nucleur Physics
Dr Jacek DobaczewskiExplore nuclear physics using LEGO or watch a TEDEd video to learn more about nuclear structure.
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The atomic nucleus: Greater than the sum of its parts
Oceanography
Professor Marc FrischerDon your mask and snorkel and dive into oceanography! Start an aquarium, see plankton with your own eyes, or take part in a citizen science project. Whichever activity you choose, it’s bound to cause a splash!
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The tiny animal at the centre of the marine ecosystem
Astrophysics with Stacey Habergham-Mawsom
Stacey Habergham-MawsomHave a go at using the Liverpool Telescope from your home, and try out other space activities to see if astronomy is the career for you.
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101 things to see in space – and all from your living room
Molecular Biology and Big Data
Dr Kim Hammond-KosackBecome a plant detective and identify common plant diseases. Learn about plant genetics and diseases, and why Big Data is so vital.
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Saving plants from disease
Victorian Poetry
Dr Simon RennieUncover working-class Victorian poetry from the Lancashire cotton famine database, learn more about it and use it as inspiration to write your own poem.
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A working class hero is something to be
Forest Pathology and Entomology
Dr Lori EckhardtExplore the trees, woodland and forest near you and use this resource to identify insects and plant diseases.
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Getting To The Root Of Pine Decline
Science Communication
Roger Bacon ScholarsFind out if you’re a good communicator and learn how to talk about complex ideas to non-scientists.
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Paid To Study, Research And Communicate Science
Hydrology
Dr Emile EliasExplore unique resources from the Asombro Institute for Science Education, aimed at arming you with key information on climate change, the water cycle and agricultural systems.
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Learning To Live With Less Water
Geology
Dr Rónadh CoxDiscover how to measure objects that are just too big to put on a weighing scale, and use photogrammetry to make a 3D image of your friend!
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Can Storm Waves Move A Boulder As Heavy As Six Blue Whales?
Nanotechnology
Dr Andrea HolmesDiscover nanotechnology and learn how to make artificial snow and a liquid crystal thermometer.
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Find. Identify. Act.
Earthquakes
Dr Alex CopleyFind out whether seismology (the study of earthquakes) is for you and learn about an earthquake hot spot: Alaska
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Studying Earthquakes To Save Lives
Clinical Psychology
Dr Christine WekerleChris and her team have designed an app to help young people build on their resilience. Explore clinical psychology and find out what the contents of your pockets say about you!
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Finding Joy In An App
Optics and Photonics
Dr Alexis VogtAlmost all the technologies we use today are reliant on optics and photonics. Get a free DVD. Or, make your own telescope, light fountain and shimmering lens.
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The Future Is Bright With Optics
Tissue Engineering
Dr Dave HayTissue engineering and stem cell research are a relatively new science, offering exciting prospects for human health. Discover what stem cell research can do for us, and the effects of toxic chemicals on a beef liver.
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Growing Human Liver Cells In A Dish
Marine Biology
Sarah McAnultyFind out more about working in marine biology, how studying sea creatures can help us understand our own bodies, and test your local waterways with water testing kits.
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What Can We Learn From Bobtail Squid?