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Engineer named a Superstar of STEM

Not all superstars work on the stage or screen and even less have engineering degrees, but a lecturer at Deakin University's School of Engineering has been named a Superstar of STEM in a new prestigious national program that promotes the achievements of women in the sector.

Cardno Appoints Chief Digital Officer and Chief Technology Officer

SPONSORED CONTENT: Cardno CEO and Managing Director, Ian Ball today announced the appointment of Chief Digital Officer Nicola Dorling to his global leadership team along with the appointment of a Chief Technology Officer, Elena Schamp effective 11 February 2019.

Cardno Appoints Asia Pacific Region CEO

SPONSORED CONTENT: Cardno CEO and Managing Director, Ian Ball has announced the appointment of Jamie Alonso to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the company’s Asia Pacific Region effective immediately.

Bringing the Metropolis to Sydney

Australia’s first driverless metro train has passed its first full test with flying colours, having recently travelled along the entire 36 kilometres of Sydney’s $8.3 billion Metro Northwest rail line.

Queensland engineers beware changes in legal responsibilities

Recent changes to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act mean that engineers can now be held liable for non-conforming building products, legal experts say.

Students thrive on 'life-changing' workshop with engineers

It seems the hands-on way of engineers, showing by example and communicating the right information in the right way, are still the best avenues to open the world of STEM and engineering to students.

World's largest robot in Australia's backyard

Not many people are aware that Australia is home to the world's largest robot, hiding in plain sight in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. And it's on the move.

Engineers trying to save the Great Ocean Road

Despite warnings that parts of Victoria's Great Ocean Road are at risk, requiring immediate remediation and potential rerouting, the state and federal governments may be at odds with each other and not listening to expert engineers.

Research Breakthrough: The Real Intelligence of Smart Materials

SPONSORED CONTENT: Research into smart materials at Victoria University is producing valuable outcomes for structural designers.

Engineer flags end of road for sports cars

Toyota's chief engineer and creator of the latest Supra model is in Australia working with the car maker's Australian engineering team to do last-minute fine-tuning to the A90 prototype for local conditions.

Sustainability engineers 'trapped in nightmare'

The world needs to "massively accelerate the take-up" of a common sense engineering approach to resource productivity if humans are to stand any chance of managing the Earth's climate, an eminent sustainability engineer says.