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Michael W. Deem Research Group
April 18, 2023

Teaching While Learning from Students

Michael W. Deem | Teaching While Learning from Students As a scientist and professor, first at UCLA and then at Rice University, I always had a passion for teaching. In fact, it is one of the things that drew me to academia in the first place.  Over the years, I taught countless students–over 10000 undergraduates–and […]

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Michael Deem and Porsche
April 18, 2023

Porsche Appreciation

Michael W. Deem | Porsche Appreciation As a scientist, I have always been fascinated by the way things work, whether it is the intricate workings of the human body or the complex mechanisms of the natural world. As a car enthusiast and engineer, I am equally fascinated by the engineering marvels of the automotive world.  […]

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Profile of Michael W. Deem
April 18, 2023

Taekwondo is Good for the Soul

Michael W. Deem | Taekwondo is Good for the Soul Dr. Michael W Deem is a well-known U.S. scientist.  He is also a venture capitalist and CEO.  For two decades, he was the John W. Cox Professor at Rice University.  At Rice, Deem made significant contributions in the field of bioengineering. Mike Deem was previously […]

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Michael Deem and Porsche
April 18, 2023

For Porschse Sake!

Michael W. Deem | For Porschse Sake! Dr. Michael W Deem is a world-renowned U.S. scientist.  He is also a venture capitalist and CEO.  For 20 years, he was the John W. Cox Professor at Rice University, where he was known for his groundbreaking research in the field of bioengineering and physics. He started his […]

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Michael W. Deem
April 18, 2023

Dr. Deem’s Achievements Through the Years

Michael W. Deem | Dr. Deem’s Achievements Through the Years Dr. Michael W Deem is a renowned U.S. scientist.  His is also a venture capitalist and CEO.  He started in venture capital as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Khosla Ventures.  He was previously at Rice University, where he held the position of the John W. […]

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Michael W. Deem
February 24, 2023

Can Taekwondo Compete with Karate?

Michael W. Deem | Can Taekwondo compete with Karate? Regarding martial arts, two styles have been in the limelight for a long time: Karate and Taekwondo. Both are popular, but there are some key differences that you should know about. The main difference is that Karate focuses on hand techniques, while Taekwondo focuses more on […]

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Michael W. Deem Research Group
January 30, 2023

Zeolite Catalysts – What is Zeolite and Their Examples?

Michael W. Deem | Zeolite Catalysts – What is Zeolite and Their Examples? The word “zeolite” is used to describe a mineral that has catalytic properties. The mineral’s use can be very beneficial for many industries. These include petrochemical, water treatment, food processing, and medical applications. This article will explore the properties and potential applications […]

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Michael Deem
January 27, 2023

Does the Fourth COVID-19 Booster protect the Omicron Variant?

Michael W. Deem | Does the Fourth COVID-19 Booster protect the Omicron Variant? If you’ve been thinking about being vaccinated against COVID-19, you might be wondering if the fourth booster will still protect you. You won’t be completely protected until you have the fourth booster since research revealed that a third vaccination dosage was just […]

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Michael Deem
September 26, 2022

The 5 Rules of Taekwondo

Michael W. Deem | The 5 Rules of Taekwondo In taekwondo, the first landing point wins the match. There are three rounds of competition in taekwondo. The winner is the one who knocks down the opponent and has the most points at the end of three rounds. The corner referee counts punches, and points are […]

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Michael Deem
September 26, 2022

Is Taekwondo Better Than Karate?

Michael W. Deem | Is Taekwondo Better Than Karate? Regarding self-defense, there is a lot to love about Taekwondo. Not only is it a fun sport, but it’s also great for your physical and mental health. Training in Taekwondo involves a blend of strength and cardio workouts that will put your body in top shape […]

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