Demand for clean water, air and energy are driving many innovations in engineering, and one of the profession’s top minds was just awarded for her work in finding ways to produce all three.…
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Curiosity is every engineer’s best asset – here’s why
If you became an engineer because you are curious about how the world works, you’re in good company.…
Engineers Australia President: More engineers need to be key decision makers
New Engineers Australia National President Trish White wants the profession to play a bigger role in nation building. She sits down with create to discuss her big plans for the profession.…
How one chemical engineer used his skills to get in the spirit of rum making
Many of us enjoy a drink (or two) at the end of the day, but for chemical engineer Alex Bell, that enjoyment transformed into a business idea.…
Young engineers take the helm of Australia’s new Global Combat Ships
BAE Systems recently sent two young Australian engineers over to Glasgow to develop their skills and experiences in working with the world’s leading combat ships. As the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-…
As more spacecraft head out in the ether, who helps guide their way?
When spacecraft near and far phone home, back here on Earth those at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex listen.…
The people’s engineer: Why you need to keep end users on the mind
Whether directly or indirectly, engineers impact the lives of people in the community around them. But this influence is often invisible, says Gavin Blakey, Chair of the Board for Engineers Without Bo…
Form and function: How one engineer brings cutting-edge designs to life
High-tech construction wizard Adam Mitchell is responsible for making some of the most unique and striking structures in Australia possible.…
How big picture thinking makes engineering more than just a job
What attracts people to a career in engineering? For Nicolette Cumbo, it was the lure of working on projects that make a difference. …
Be part of the solution: Why more engineers need to join the March for Science
On Saturday 14 April, people around the world will take to the streets to call for more incorporation of scientific research in public policy. An organiser for the March for Science Australia said eng…