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Programming Bootcamps In Latin America: Breaking The Technology Gaps For Low-Income Teenagers and Underrepresented Young Adults
Growing up as a low-income Latin American teenager, Isabela Naty Sanchez Taipe’s experience was that there were limited options for a career in STEM after finishing high school. This is Isabela’s story of finding a new path of hope through programming bootcamps.
Excessive Screen Time in Children and Young People – Should We Be Worried?
In an age dominated by screens, Diya Lalloo-McGurk explores the impact of screen time on children. She discusses the influence of parental choices, the potential benefits, and adverse effects of screen time on health. The article emphasizes the need for balance and informed decisions in managing children's screen time.
Teen Health and Wildfires: Impassioning Youth Climate Action
Growing up in Southern California (USA), with the constant threat of drought and wildfires, Shelby Negosian became acutely aware of the impact of wildfires on the physical and mental health of teenagers. She shares the perspectives of youth in her community, how wildfires and climate change create a vicious cycle, and empowers teens to fight climate change.
World Ocean Day: 30 by 30 - A Global Conservation Plan
On 8th June 2022, we celebrate World Ocean Day – a chance to understand the significant role our global ocean has in the world, as well as learn about the steps we can take to protect it. With this year’s theme focussing on ‘Revitalisation: Collective Action for the Ocean’, Iona Finney shares the science behind, progress of and challenges achieving 30 by 30 - a global conservation action plan.
Providing Wildlife Security Through Drones
With the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown periods seeing an increase in wildlife poaching, Samiksha Manoharan shares her perspective on why more should be invested in drone technologies around the world to tackle this issue.
Can Quantum Mechanics Help Beat Climate Change?
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our times, but the slow political progress of climate action has put an increasing focus on technological solutions to combat climate change. Sahaana Vijay explains why we should try to tackle climate change quantum mechanically, and how quantum computing could provide a solution.
How Machine Learning Will Transform Biomedicine
The future of biomedicine will be transformed soon by machine learning; in fact it's already in the works. Hamza Khan shares their perspective on how machine learning can help in diagnosing and finding accessible and affordable cures for diseases.
Harnessing Domestic Technology and Innovations
Innovation and advancement in technology cannot be achieved without an enabling environment to support the process. Onukelobi Chibueze Godwin gives his perspective on investments in infrastructure and why they are crucial to achieving sustainable development.
Hostile Architecture: From Canada to Peru
Have you ever thought about how your town or city is designed? Is it inclusive of everyone, or are the design choices discriminating against the most vulnerable people? Kavina Uthayakumaran and Valeria Cerpa Salas investigate, using their local cities of Toronto (Canada) and Arequipa (Peru) as case studies.
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Why We Need Creativity in STEM to Achieve the SDGs
In celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day, Kiera McCabe shares her perspectives on why we need creativity in STEM to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and highlights some innovative companies and organisations who are leading the way in using creativity for good.
How to Regain That Curious Spark
When did we stop coming up with ideas? When did we stop thinking and creating? Nina Khera shares her perspective on how to regain the curious spark often associated with childhood, and how you can harness it to make a difference.