‘Engineering in the World’ a book full of interactive activities showcasing real life Engineering and the breadth of STEM careers was launched in Kingswood Community College and Lucan Community College in Dublin last week.

The book brings together the engineering and physics curriculums, the problems engineers face on site every day, sustainability and the diversity of learning styles that comprise our classrooms right across the country. The publication, has been available to every school across the country, through the support of Johnson & Johnson, Sisk and Cork County Council.

The authors were motivated to write the book following their concern at findings revealed in a 2022 survey which showed:
Three out of four TY students were worried about their future career path
Four in ten teenagers were concerned about the possibility of working hard to get into a course which leads them to a job they don’t enjoy
Others voiced concern that their chosen field and skill sets may eventually be made redundant by technology and their capacity to adapt to that

The authors also share their knowledge, insights and expert advice on the exciting variety of careers open to those that choose engineering as they move forward on their education journey. The book is now the cornerstone for industry collaborations including the STEM TY Challenge and Engineering Across the Border.

Michael Kelly, Regional Chief Engineer Life Sciences & Tech, Sisk said: “Sisk is delighted to be involved having a long history in the Life Sciences sector. The real-life case studies from our projects make for a better understanding of engineering and how that applies to the real world. The way the activities develop key skills: numeracy, oracy, research, visual and writing, and offers insights into potential career paths and the skills sought out in today’s workplace.”

Susan Hayes Culleton, co-author of Engineering in the World and CEO of Savvy Teens said: “We wrote the book with the teenager and teacher firmly in mind. We wanted to address their challenges head on within ‘Engineering in the World.’ We wanted to help students to see the the world through an engineer’s lens: problems to solve, opportunities to pursue and new ways to make our world more accessible, more sustainable and more innovative.,

Marguerite O’Sullivan, co-author of Engineering in the World and Director of Learning in EMEA, Kenvue added: “We believe that we can improve the opportunities for young people and employers across the STEM sector. Our book adopts a new approach and, together with real world teaching in the classroom. We are excited that our combined decades of experience and practical guidance will serve the educational curriculum for TY students in every school across the country.”

Learn more about the initiative at www.stemintheworld.com

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Michael McDonnell Managing Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine & Plan Magazine

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