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Midshipman 3rd-Class Nicholas Costa (left) reinforces astronomy principles with Maria Hidalgo of North Point High School in Charles County, Maryland, and Ray Rosales, who teaches at DuVal High School in Prince Georges County, Maryland. Photo by Rachel Hetlyn.

A group of over ninety secondary school instructors and museum educators attended a United States Naval Academy (USNA) STEM workshop Sept. 26.
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DARPA seeks portable system that turns stockpiles of chemical warfare agents into dirt or other safe organic compounds without generating hazardous waste.
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Meet the Scientists: Who has multiple degrees in chemistry (bio, environmental and quantum) AND is working on materials to give us video game armor? THIS GUY.
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Scientists are hoping to find a better way to cut down on bacterial biofouling to reduce the number of pathogens that service members have to face.
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What do you know about metamaterials and plasmonics?  Well you’re about to learn a little more (or what those are in general)! Dr. Paras N. Prasad, a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Physics, Medicine and Electrical Engineering at the State University …
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Jennifer Exelby, a chemist with the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command, never thought she would end up working for the Army.  Now she’s been there 10 years and has a job that has worldwide impact. This explains: Video …
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U.S. Army scientists are researching improved technology to detect chemical hazards to ensure the safety of soldiers against emerging threats.  Rod Fry, a chemist with the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, is helping to lead the effort for …
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Sonja Gargies, Energy Storage Team Leader for the US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development Engineering Center (TARDEC), discusses the Advanced Automotive Battery Initiative; how the Army collaborates with industry, academia and other government agencies; and the development of advanced-chemistry batteries …
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