1. Engineering d By Daniel Rodrigues

3. What is Engineering?
Defined as “A field of study or activity concerned with modification or development in a particular area” – Oxford Dictionary
Very broad and versatile profession
Has a large impact on the world and everyday life

5. Healthcare Primarily associated with doctors and nurses
Impact of engineering is vast, but often goes unnoticed
Enormous contributions to healthcare:
Medical Imaging (MRI Scanners, CT Scanners)
Rehabilitation (Leg Braces, Crutches, Prosthesis)

6. Electronics
Part of the Digital Era where technology plays a large part in our lives
Engineers facilitate rapid development of electronics, including:
Consumer goods (phones and computers)
High Performance Computing (supercomputers)
Novel Computing Approaches (quantum & photonic)

7. Transport Freedom of travel is highly desired
Evident from number of cars in UK (28.5 million)
Many developments in transport to date
Lots of scope for future engineering endeavours, such as:
Autonomous vehicles (Self-driving cars)
Rapid rail travel (HS2, Hyperloop)
Improved space travel (SpaceX – Colonising Mars)

8. Engineering Society Who: Year 11-13 Where: Meeting Room
When: Thursday Lunch (12:45 onwards)
What: Discussing fields and opportunities in engineering (with guest speakers)
First session tomorrow
Introduction to Engineering Disciplines by Dr. Carl Anthony from the University of Birmingham

9. Conclusion
If interested in Maths and Sciences, Engineering may be for you
It offers an unparalleled breadth of opportunities in numerous industries
Come along to Engineering Society and get involved with Engineering to find out whether it is right for you