Start now to reap the rewards later

Start now to reap the rewards later

by | Jan 5, 2021 | Articles

Start now to reap the rewards later Dr Shad Nelson and his team, based at Texas A&M University-Kingsville in the US, are passionate about increasing the number of Hispanics with advanced degrees in the sciences. The START NOW programme involves a unique two-week...
Human factors in the gas and oil industries

Human factors in the gas and oil industries

by | Dec 31, 2020 | Articles

Human factors in the gas and oil industries Dr S. Camille Peres is based at Texas A&M University in the US. What shines through most of all is her love and fascination for her work – which is centred on understanding how human behaviour can lead to incidents in...
How to create ‘geniuses’ in geoscience

How to create ‘geniuses’ in geoscience

by | Dec 22, 2020 | Articles

How to create ‘geniuses’ in geoscience The field of geoscience is rapidly expanding in many parts of the world, as we seek more sophisticated ways to gather energy and use natural resources responsibly. However, it suffers from a shortage of new blood, especially...
Mech-ing endoscopies safer by using robots you can swallow

Mech-ing endoscopies safer by using robots you can swallow

by | Dec 17, 2020 | Articles

Mech-ing endoscopies safer by using robots you can swallow Dr Mark Rentschler, based at the University of Colorado Boulder in the US, leads a team focused on developing mobile robotic capsule endoscopes. These robots could improve procedures for patients and save...
In the know: building a climate literate society

In the know: building a climate literate society

by | Dec 14, 2020 | Articles

In the know: building a climate literate society Climate change is destined to be a major challenge for society, and tackling it effectively relies upon us knowing what we are dealing with. Dr Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux, of the University of Vermont, has dedicated her...