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“90% of the time, I’m the only woman – and I want that to change,” says engineering boss

“90% of the time, I’m the only woman – and I want that to change,” says engineering boss

The boss of an engineering company has said that she wants to see more women in the industry to mark International Women in Engineering Day (23 June).

#INWED22: It’s time to celebrate female engineers

#INWED22: It’s time to celebrate female engineers

23 June marks International Women in Engineering Day. The event celebrates the work that women around the world are doing to support lives and livelihoods in engineering. Here, Rotamec, shares how the company is striving to recognise and encourage the role that women play in this sector.

International Women in Engineering Day: How women can succeed in drainage jobs

International Women in Engineering Day: How women can succeed in drainage jobs

Inspired by International Women in Engineering Day, Lanes Group shares five key steps that can assist the drainage industry in encouraging a much higher number of women into the sector.

Robotic fireflies take flight

Robotic fireflies take flight

Inspired by fireflies, researchers have developed new robots that can emit light when they fly.

Say goodbye to plastic wrap – and say hello, spray-on coating!

Say goodbye to plastic wrap – and say hello, spray-on coating!

Acting like the webs cast by Spider-Man, a new plant-based, spray-on coating has been developed as a sustainable alternative to plastic food wrap.

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