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  • Engineering high hopes for the future

    Engineering high hopes for the future

    A love of electricals and a passion for practical work drew her into becoming an apprentice engineer. Now, during the third year of that apprenticeship, she’s already looking to add to her knowledge and experience, with plans for her future. Meet Erin Lowe , an IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Finalist. Who I am My name is Erin Lowe, and I work at Yamazaki Mazak UK Limited as a level three electrical apprentice. What inspired you to get into engineering? When I was younger, I always liked putting together the electrical kits you could buy off Amazon. I got a soldering iron for Christmas, and I was into woodwork, so I went to a free group at B&Q, where we made planters and everything. Whilst I enjoyed Design Technology (DT) at college, it wasn't electrical. In Year 10, I had the…

  • This engineer wants to educate future engineers

    This engineer wants to educate future engineers

    Her father told her she was born to be an engineer. Becoming one of the top ten students in her country proved his point, especially when she chose to work in electrical and electronic engineering. She now educates the next generation of stars in the subject. Meet Salma Al Arefi , an IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year finalist. Let me begin My name is Salma Al Arefi. I am a Lecturer in Engineering Education with a focus on teaching and scholarship. I work at the University of Leeds in the School of Engineering and the School of Electric, Electronic and Electrical Engineering. My teaching expertise focuses mainly on the field of renewable energy systems, and I deliver lectures and laboratory sessions, as well as supervising student's technical projects. What inspired you to get into…

  • 2024: A Year in Review for the Manufacturing TN

    2024: A Year in Review for the Manufacturing TN

    During 2024. the Manufacturing Technical Network (TN) has demonstrated tremendous progress in advancing manufacturing technology, fostering innovation, and building a strong community of engineering professionals. Under the leadership of Chair Chris Proudfoot , the TN has become an essential platform for knowledge sharing and professional development within the engineering community. During Chris’s tenure as Chair over the past four years, the Manufacturing TN has hosted impactful events, produced high-quality content, and provided valuable resources for industry practitioners. Covering diverse topics such as Future Manufacturing Strategies , Sustainability , AI in Manufacturing , and Manufacturing on the Moon , the TN has consistently provided timely, relevant content that resonates with professionals…

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  • Celebrating Engineers: The innovators shaping our future

    Celebrating Engineers: The innovators shaping our future

    In a world driven by innovation and technological advancements, engineers stand at the forefront, shaping the future with their groundbreaking work. This week on EngX we’re celebrating the remarkable engineers who have been nominated for and presented with IET Awards. These awards recognise the dedication, creativity, and impact of individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of engineering. From pioneering sustainable energy solutions to developing cutting-edge technologies, these award-winning engineers exemplify the spirit of innovation and excellence. Join us as we delve into their inspiring stories, explore their groundbreaking projects, and celebrate their invaluable contributions to society. Throughout the week, we will highlight their achievements, share their…

  • Celebrating STEM: Highlights from Our IET Education Takeover Week

    Celebrating STEM: Highlights from Our IET Education Takeover Week

    Hello EngX Community, As we wrap up our exciting week-long IET Education takeover, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and engaged with us. It’s been a fantastic journey showcasing the incredible work we, along with our education volunteers do to promote STEM engagement to children and young people. To recap, Alexandra Knight CEO and founder of STEAMAZING shared her Guide to Inspiring Young Minds: How to Give an Engaging STEM Talk to School Children , and we asked those of you that do go into schools and give talks to inspire the next generation to share your insights and experiences in our discussion . We also heard from Fairfield Control Systems and how, through volunteering in STEM education with the IET, they work to encourage the engineers of the future…

  • Introducing Harriet Evans – our Special Guest Editor for STEM Education Week takeover

    Introducing Harriet Evans – our Special Guest Editor for STEM Education Week takeover

    I’m Harriet Evans, the Education Volunteer Manager at The IET. I collaborate with an amazing group of Education Volunteers from across the UK. They generously dedicate their free time to engage children and young people in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities, deliver career talks, and provide mentorship. Our goal is to inspire these young minds to pursue careers in engineering. I’m thrilled to be hosting this focus on STEM education in the EngX community. This week is dedicated to exploring the exciting world of STEM resources, volunteering and activities that aim to highlight the importance of engineering to young people. Why STEM Education Matters STEM education is more than just a collection of subjects; it’s a way of thinking and problem-solving that…

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  • Barrow school children enjoy Road to Engineering event

    Barrow school children enjoy Road to Engineering event

    The Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge (SASK) successfully delivered the Road to Engineering event, incorporating a Neurodiversity version of the annual event. Around 300 children from the Furness area participated in the event which aimed to inspire future careers in Engineering. This year's theme was 'Energy' exploring how we use energy and why renewable energy sources are key for our future. Supporting the event was the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining who contributed insights, merchandise and additional information about engineering careers. Children were able to enjoy a variety of hands-on workshops including building Hot Wires electrical circuits, designing and making solar-powered cars, programming Sphero robots…

  • Emma-Jane Houghton Discusses Unlocking Construction’s Transformative Potential

    Emma-Jane Houghton Discusses Unlocking Construction’s Transformative Potential

    Construction is about creating transformational outcomes for the people and nature in our society, with each project making its own lasting impact on the communities around it. From experience working in central Government, I have a strong understanding of the huge aspirations it has for the UK’s construction industry. AWE’s Future Materials Campus (FMC) has the potential to deliver on these and enable nuclear science for generations to come. The FMC programme is part of a multi-year, multi-billion-pound portfolio of infrastructure investment being undertaken across the AWE estate. A critical element of the National Endeavour for the delivery of the UK’s nuclear deterrence programme, AWE will deliver the Replacement Warhead announced by Parliament in 2020 and continue to maintain the current…

  • Graduation 2024: Engineering Student secures dream job after disaster delays his graduation

    Graduation 2024: Engineering Student secures dream job after disaster delays his graduation

    A budding engineer from the University of Sunderland postponed his graduation after catastrophic floods hit his home state. Now he has graduated from the University last week with his dream job secured. Bryan Groselli, who studied Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University, was set to graduate earlier this year. But when disaster hit his home state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, Bryan made the decision to postpone his graduation to be with his family. Bryan said: “It’s considered one of the worst natural disasters in Brazil. Me and my wife, we felt like we needed to go there to help people and to stay with our family. It wasn’t right for us to be here and celebrate. “Graduation is important for me, to get a nice job, to have a nice future, but I think family is always important…

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  • IET announces the winners of the annual Young Woman Engineer Awards

    IET announces the winners of the annual Young Woman Engineer Awards

    Three young women have been recognised at the IET’s Young Woman Engineer (YWE) of the Year Awards for their work in the automotive, defence and nuclear decommissioning sectors. IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year: Marisa Kurimbokus (34) is a chartered engineer with a career spanning over a decade in product design and systems engineering within the automotive and power electronics industries, including Jaguar Land Rover, Triumph Motorcycles and Lyra Electronics. Most recently, Marisa was head of engineering and product development at Aeristech, where she led a multi-disciplinary design team to create high speed air compressors, primarily for hydrogen fuel cell applications. IET Mary George Memorial Prize for Apprentices: Alexia Williams (25) is a through life technical lead at Rolls-Royce…

  • Shell follows BP in scaling back renewables ambitions

    Shell follows BP in scaling back renewables ambitions

    Shell will step back from new offshore wind developments but “remain interested in offtakes where commercial terms are acceptable”. Last month, Oil giant BP announced that as part of its cost-saving ambitions it has “focused its portfolio”, which includes killing off 18 early-stage hydrogen projects. Two months prior, it revealed that the business was also halting new offshore wind projects. Now, another oil giant Shell is also stepping back from new offshore wind investments. A spokesperson for the company told Reuters: “While we will not lead new offshore wind developments, we remain interested in offtakes where commercial terms are acceptable and are cautiously open to equity positions, if there is a compelling investment case.” Shell also told Reuters that it is splitting its power…

  • Google reveals quantum computing chip that marks ‘truly remarkable breakthrough’

    Google reveals quantum computing chip that marks ‘truly remarkable breakthrough’

    Google’s 105-qubit Willow quantum chip has brought large-scale quantum computing closer to practical use. At Google Quantum AI’s purpose-built lab in Santa Barbara, the company’s team of engineers and scientists has created a quantum chip that demonstrates “state-of-the-art performance across a number of metrics”. While the field of quantum computing technology is still in its infancy, scientists believe that with its ability to solve problems that are unsolvable on classic computers, the technology could help power innovation in a range of fields – from drug discovery and smarter encryption software to manufacturing and AI. The challenge, however, is that quantum computers are currently too error-prone for most commercial or scientific applications. In other words, they are unable to…

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