STUFF Save Lives Through Engineering Misunderstanding has long John plagued the engineering industry, Woodward, something we in the demolition former sector know only too well. President of For years, there has been the Institute misconception among school children that science, technology of Demolition engineering and maths (STEM) Engineers, is subjects are boring or geeky – and backing a new certainly not something you want to profess to enjoying around initiative aimed your mates. at encouraging Higher up the education ladder, children to the barriers are much the same. consider Courses are seen to be long and careers in hard, requiring high grades to succeed. But a new initiative has engineering been launched by the Tomorrow’s whilst having Engineers career group that aims a positive to alter that perception.. Volvo Penta is impact through The ‘Save Lives As An Engineer’ launching two newposter and accompanying disaster relief. booklet are for use with diesel engines – teacher Key Stages 3 and 4. Related to one of which the company claims to have the highest power density engine per litre of displacement in its class.
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the theme of disaster relief, the resources demonstrate the different ways engineers can be employed in rebuilding and revitalising communities affected by natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods and avalanches. The humanitarian aspect to engineering is often overlooked, and the materials show both girls and boys that a career in the sector can be very rewarding, potentially saving thousands of lives. The teacher booklet presents classroom discussion topics, links to other useful resources and curriculum-linked lesson plans with student worksheets (KS3 Physics and Design and Technology). C&D Consultancy founder and former IDE president John