In this AAAS STEMTalk episode, we interview Dr. Ana Maria Porras, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow from Cornell University. In Part 2 of this video series, we learn about the specific research that Dr. Porras does and why it is important to study!

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STEMTalks: Becoming a Biomedical Engineer

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to do research — to be called a “researcher?” Meet Dr. Ana Maria Porras, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in biomedical engineering.

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Engineering By Design

One thing all engineers have in common is the use of the Engineering Design Process. This is a step-by-step method of solving a problem by creating something. Use your engineering thoughts and skills to design a pet toy.

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Hunting Hurricanes

The combination of heat and moisture, along with the right wind conditions, creates powerful and disruptive vortexes. Use your engineering skills to create your mini hurricane experiments!

Education, Resources, Subaru Loves LearningAbigailJune 3, 2020STEM, Hurricanes, Engineering, Experiments

Invertebrate Hotels

Safe hideaways, especially in urban areas, can be hard for wildlife to find year-round. Use your engineering skills to construct an invertebrate hotel for your local neighborhood critters!

Education, Resources, Subaru Loves LearningAbigailMay 20, 2020STEM, Science, Engineering, Architecture, Invertebrates, Insect Hotel