Every year the Royal Academy of Engineering celebrates This is Engineering day and this year’s theme is how engineers make a difference to leave a positive impact on the world. Meet some of the young engineers who are helping to shape a better future.
Meet our engineers
Think you know what an engineer does? Well you might be surprised by what some of our young engineers have to say about their work. From tackling climate change to tapping into your creativity, the opportunities to make a difference as an engineer are endless.
Tackling climate change
Being a team player
Creativity is critical
Engineering solutions
Meet Nnaemeka. He’s obsessed with finding solutions to problems, which is what inspired him to become an engineer.
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