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It’s been a brilliant 12 weeks, with fantastic conversations in the 79 live chats and 202 questions in Ask. We want to say a huge THANK YOU to all the engineers, students, and teachers who’ve taken part. Overall Engineer Winner Rohin Titmarsh! Congratulations! The students chose Rohin Titmarsh as the overall winner of the Tomorrow’s Engineers Zone! 🏆 Class of 2020 Awards 🏆 We also want to recognise some of the fantastic schools, teachers and class groups who have taken part across all the zones. The school will win a certificate and a voucher. These special awards go to… Cross-Curricular Award: Mrs MacLeod, St. Bridget’s Primary and Nursery School for booking 14 chats across 9 different zones! Social Media Award: Denny High School for sharing their I’m a Scientist experience across social media! Teacher CPD Award: Mrs Watkins, St. John Payne Catholic School for asking fantastic questions in the Summer … Continue reading →

Open Live Chat: 11am-1pm today Log in between 11am – 1pm to talk with engineers in the Tomorrow’s Engineers Zone for the final time! Ask your final questions, and say a big thank you to everyone who’s been involved in the last 4 months. Log in and click CHAT at the top of the page. Vote for your Zone Winner  Keep voting for your favourite engineer to be Engineer of the Week! The Overall Zone Winner will be announced from 12.30pm. 🏆 Class of 2020 Awards 🏆 We will also be recognising some of the fantastic schools, teachers and class groups who have taken part. Special awards will be announced in the live chats for the Classes of 2020.   See you in the chat!

There’s just one week left until the end of the Tomorrow’s Engineers Zone! It’s been an interesting and intense few months, and there are still exciting things to come! Open Live Chats: 11am-1pm, Friday 17th July Join us from 11am on Friday 17th July for open live chats in every zone. Ask your final questions, and say a big thank you to everyone who’s been part of the last 4 months. Log in and head to the Chat page as normal. Vote for your Zone Winner 🗳 Keep voting for your favourite engineer to be Engineer of the Week! We will announce the Overall Winners in the open Chats at 12.30pm. 🏆 Class of 2020 Awards 🏆 We will also be recognising some of the fantastic schools, teachers and class groups who have taken part. Special awards will be announced in the live chats for the Classes of 2020.   … Continue reading →

We’re delighted to announce that Dan Kerr has been crowned ‘Engineer of the Week’. Dan works as an Engineer at AECOM . Who do you want to win next week? VOTE!

We’re delighted to announce Fidel Olaye has been crowned ‘Engineer of the Week’. Fidel works as an Electronic Engineer at Babcock. Who do you want to win next week? VOTE!

We’re delighted to announce that Heather Lamming has been crowned ‘Engineer of the Week’. Heather is a Design Engineer working for Siemens Energy. Who do you want to win next week? VOTE!

What’s been going on this week in the Tomorrow’s Engineers Zone?  Students have asked questions about things like the different paths into engineering, what materials are used for 3D printing bones, and even what you can make out of an old washing machine: In this live chat, one student chatted to Fidel about building a robot arm and what he would use it for: Want to get involved? Follow the links below Students – read about the engineers in their profiles and send them a question Teachers – book more live chats for your students Scientists – head to your dashboard to find live chats to join, and answer questions from students

We’re delighted to announce that Leah Edwards has been crowned ‘Engineer of the Week’. Leah is a Process Development Engineer for Optical Encoders. Who do you want to win next week? VOTE!

In the past weeks more than 700 students across the UK have been engaging with engineers online in the Tomorrow’s Engineers Zone for I’m an Engineer, Stay at home funded by Tomorrow’s Engineers.  Students have asked questions about things like: how touchscreens work  how jet engines work the types of jobs people do in a nuclear power plant what video calling will look like in 30 years …and why robots don’t have feelings We’ve heard about the ways engineers have been supporting the NHS, from 3D printing face shields to making ventilator parts, and delivering the “Nightingale” emergency field hospitals needed to treat patients. In live chats, students have learned about the range of career options, and the types of things engineers do in their jobs: Here are just some of the things people have had to say about taking part in the Tomorrow’s Engineers Zone: I really enjoyed my … Continue reading →

Tuesday 23rd June is International Women in Engineering Day. The Women’s Engineering Society started the campaign in 2014. The aim is to raise the profile of women in engineering and highlight the amazing career opportunities available. We’re inviting teachers and students to chat to women in engineering throughout the day in the Tomorrow’s Engineers Zone. Teachers Book chats for your class on International Women in Engineering Day. Need an account? Register here to take part with your students. Women in Engineering: Join the live chats Need an account? Sign up now Already have an IAE Stay at home account? Accept the chats on your Dashboard or just turn up to the Chat page on the day.