Education

Introduction to robotics

A beginner-friendly talk that explains how robots sense, think, and move, while showing how you can start exploring and building them yourself.

Introduction to Robotics is an engaging and accessible talk that opens the door to one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving areas of modern technology. Robotics combines engineering, programming, electronics, and design to create machines that can sense, think, and act in the world. From factor…

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Engineering biomechanics

Animals are amazingly good at what they do, having had millions of years of evolution to fine-tune their abilities. They are experts at almost anything that you can imagine: fast flier, speedy swimmers, and rapid runners. If we let animals compete in the

This talk covers some of the amazing abilities that animals display, and looks at these from an engineering perspective. For example, how does your cat jump from such a large height, a bird migrate such vast distances, a cheetah run so incredibly fast, or a gecko stick to any surface? These question…

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How not to be a scientist

How Not to Be a Scientist reveals how you can build a rewarding STEM career as a technician or specialist, contributing to real scientific breakthroughs without becoming an academic researcher.

How Not to Be a Scientist is a refreshing and eye-opening talk that challenges the common assumption that the only way to contribute to science is by becoming an academic researcher. In reality, modern science and engineering depend on a wide range of highly skilled professionals whose expertise kee…

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Fundamentals of engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering is a clear, engaging introduction to the major engineering disciplines that helps students understand their options and choose the path that best matches their interests and strengths.

Fundamentals of Engineering is an engaging and informative talk designed to help students explore the wide world of engineering and decide which path might suit them best. Engineering is not just one subject but a family of disciplines, each focused on solving different kinds of problems—from design…

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How to think like a scientist

Thinking Like a Scientist is an interactive talk that reveals how scientific thinking works and shows you how to use its powerful problem-solving methods to make better decisions in everyday life.

Thinking Like a Scientist is an interactive and thought-provoking talk that explores how science uncovers reliable truths about the world. Have you ever wondered how scientists decide what’s true, what’s uncertain, and what still needs testing? This session breaks down the logic behind scientific di…

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Notes: Can be adapted to a 2-3 hour workshop

Aircraft Design Engineering

A course on how engineers design aircraft and spacecraft, applying maths and physics to solve real-world challenges and shape the future of flight and space exploration.

Aerospace Design Engineering -a course on how engineers design aircraft and spacecraft, applying maths and physics to solve real-world challenges and shape the future of flight and space exploration.

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