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How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future?

Futurum

Civil engineering Dr Alice Alipour is a civil engineer, working in the branch of engineering that focuses on the design and construction of infrastructure, such as buildings, roads and bridges. She is leading a team of engineers from a range of disciplines who are designing smart façades for buildings.

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GIS and STEM: Mapping the Way to Future Careers

PCS Edventures

A geographic information system (GIS) is a valuable tool for a wide range of STEM careers, including environmental science, civil engineering and market analysis. Interestingly, they can transport medical supplies or collect samples, too! So, what is a GIS? A GIS connects data to a map and integrates locations with descriptions.

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Decoding STEM: What Does the E in STEM Stand For?

STEM Education Shopping

Understanding the importance of the ‘e’ in STEM is crucial because it highlights how engineering plays a pivotal role in shaping our world. Engineering involves designing solutions to real-world problems using scientific principles and mathematical concepts. Engineering also fosters creativity and innovation. (

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

Futurum

Across Peru, thousands of people do not have access to clean water or efficient transport links. Dr Davis Chacon-Hurtado , a Peruvian engineer at the University of Connecticut in the US, is using a human rights-based approach to engineering to solve these problems. HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY?

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Career Exploration: Engineering

PCS Edventures

Civil Engineer. A Civil Engineer is an engineer who designs and oversees the construction of large infrastructure projects such as bridges, roads, dams and water and sewage systems. However, Civil Engineering is much more than just design and construction. Architecture and Engineering Occupations.

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Engineering Exploration Week + Engineering for Everyone Expo

Northeastern University

After a lunch break, the students became civil engineers constructing paper towers. We then moved on to Transportation Timeline, where students worked together to sort different transportation methods based on when they were created.

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What Fields Are Included in STEM: A Comprehensive Overview

STEM Education Shopping

The field of engineering encompasses a wide range of disciplines that involve the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, develop, and improve structures, machines, systems, and processes. One prominent area within engineering is civil engineering. How do STEM fields intersect and collaborate?