Did you know that individuals from Black and Global Ethnic Majority backgrounds currently make up 9.9% of engineers in the UK, despite making up almost 30% of qualifying students on engineering courses? This suggests that there is significant work to be done within education and within organisations to attract and retain people from GEM backgrounds, ensuring they feel safe and supported to continue working in the sector.
October is Black History Month in the UK, and this year, we’re highlighting some of the incredible feats of engineering that Black people have brought to the world, emphasising the importance of having diverse thoughts and experiences represented in all stages of the engineering process.
From GPS technology to sanitary products and best-selling 90’s water pistol, the Super Soaker, learn about some of the groundbreaking engineering contributions from Black innovators below.
Is your favourite invention not on our list? Tell us about it in the comments!
