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The World of Engineering Computer Science and Mathematics
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the significant role you can play as an engineer, computer scientist or mathematician of the future. Learn how the right choice of program can prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career. This discussion will highlight the future of engineering and computer science and the importance of mathematics in relation to relevant issues such as sustainability, renewable energy, the mining boom and information and communication technology industries.
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Designing the Future
A discussion that will emphasise the diversity of mechanical engineering with a focus on the opportunities that await successful graduates from some of South Australia’s most sought after and unique engineering programs. Graduates from this discipline design and create projects, products and processes which are environmentally sustainable, reliable and economically sound. With a solid knowledge base and wide set of life skills, graduates have gained employment in a variety of industries from robotics, laser technology and biomedical research through to aerospace, as exemplified by famous graduate Dr Andy Thomas, Australia’s first astronaut.
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Who Put the Civil in Civilisation
How did engineers and engineering technology affect the development of human civilisation? Where are we now and what will future civilisations look like? Where would society be without safe homes and buildings or without an effective transport system? Learn about how our civilisation depends on civil and mining engineers and about their developing role in modern society.
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Computer Science Billionaires
We are still in the midst of the computer revolution. Our society has been transformed and continues to transform due to new technologies and the businesses and services that are spawned from these technologies. Companies, products and services, such as iPad, iPhone, iPod, eBook, Kindle, eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Twitter just didn’t exist 10–15 years ago. The transformation of society in terms of the way we socialise, work, and entertain ourselves is huge. Moreover, behind each of these companies, products and services, is an interesting story of self-made billionaires motivated by the fun and potential of exploring new technologies.
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A Career in Chemical or Pharmaceutical Engineering
The playing field for chemical engineers is shifting rapidly and strategies need to be in place to prepare our new graduates for these challenges. At the forefront of academic research a paradigm shift has occurred from traditional analyses at continuum platforms, to the molecular level. No longer is industry dominated by petroleum and chemical processes, […]
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Sustainable Energy in Action
Electrical engineers solve big problems and providing sustainable sources of electrical energy for today and the future is certainly one of these. This talk highlights how sustainable energy considerations affect your everyday life. We start by learning about the power and energy consumption of appliances and then calculate the economics associated with solar and wind power generation systems. Finally we look at electric and hybrid vehicles to examine their operating principles, performance and future trends.
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Where Can a Degree in Maths Take You
“Do as much mathematics and statistics as you can in your degrees – these skills will empower your professional life.” So said the world-renowned scientist and Australian of the Year in 2000, Sir Gustav Nossal. This talk will explore some of the many careers open to a graduate in mathematics and explain why an understanding of mathematics and statistics will empower your professional life.
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Pigs, Foam and Fishing – The Life of a Petroleum Engineer
Oil and gas occur in the tiny spaces between grains of rock, often three to four kilometres below the surface of the earth or sea floor. Have you ever thought about the problem of figuring out where it is, how much is there, how to get it out and what its worth? This is the job of a petroleum engineer. Petroleum engineers earn a fantastic income, travel the world, and work on interesting, multi-million dollar projects. They use leading-edge technology, such as computer simulations and 3D virtual reality, to solve the many challenges of getting natural resources out of the earth.
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A Look Inside Your Digital Camera – Dr Matthew Sorell
After thirty years of development, digital cameras really took off in 2003 and since have managed to all but wipe out film cameras. The multi-billion dollar digital camera industry is founded on enormous advances in optical sensors, micro-motors, displays, system-on-chip integration, data compression, memory devices, high efficiency energy storage and human-machine interaction. In this talk we take a look inside the digital camera and show how this one device relates to studies in electronics, computer systems, telecommunications, avionics and sustainable energy. We also look at some of the emerging applications and challenges in law enforcement and security. You won’t believe what we can find out about you.
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Who Put the Civil In Civilisation?
How did engineers and engineering technology affect the development of human civilisation? Where are we now, and what will future civilisations look like? Where would society be without safe homes and buildings or without an effective transport system? Learn about how our civilisation depends on Civil Engineers and about their developing role in modern society.
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