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UC Berkeley engineer Homayoon Kazerooni elected to the National Academy of Inventors

The Berkeley Blog

The post UC Berkeley engineer Homayoon Kazerooni elected to the National Academy of Inventors appeared first on Berkeley News. Kazerooni, a leading expert in robotics and human-machine systems, is known for creating medical exoskeletons that have allowed those who have been paralyzed to stand and walk.

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Ask not what you can do for engineering…

HEPI

Engineering is a UK powerhouse sector, growing in all UK regions and impacting all economic sectors. Engineers design, build and maintain the infrastructure, products and services that our economy and society depend on, provide life-saving medical devices, and are the drivers in our transition to a more sustainable world.

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A Novel Approach to Intro Engineering

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 2 minutes The new first edition of Discovering Engineering Design in the 21st Century: An Activities-Based Approach is a practical and applied introduction to the engineering needs of todays world. The author focuses on applying engineering principles to real-world design and problem analysis.

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Level 7 Apprenticeships: Babies and Bathwater

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After all, they might argue, businesses dont exist to do the governments job of workforce planning or social engineering. But engineering is also critical to regional development as the spread of jobs and higher wages are not concentrated in any particular parts of the country.

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Sharon Leung: Innovation at the Crux of Healthcare and Engineering with CU Boulder Online

Coursera blog

For Sharon Leung, a dedicated healthcare professional with 15 years of experience, the pursuit of an engineering degree might seem a bit off course. However, Sharons commitment to lifelong learning and innovative problem-solving led her to enroll in the online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management program at CU Boulder.

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International Women’s Day: Black Women Shaping the Future of Academia

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Professor Lisa-Dionne Morris is Professor of Public & Industry Understanding of Capability Driven Design in the School of Mechanical Engineering, and the Engagement Champion for the EPSRC EDI Hub+, at the University of Leeds. In the US, Black women account for just 2% of science and engineering roles. Much work remains.

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From the Military to the Ivy League: Two Veterans Pursue Dartmouth’s Online Master of Engineering

Coursera blog

John Murphy and Felix Hong have traversed unique yet parallel journeys, from serving their country to pursuing advanced degrees through Dartmouths online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering (MEng). Heres a glimpse into their stories and what drives them as they navigate the online program. The flexibility was critical.