Sarah LumsdenI am extremely proud to be a Civil Engineer in Scotland. There are many opportunities for me to be involved in lots of exciting projects. I'm looking forward to being involved in more hydro scheme projects that will help support the growing energy demand of future generations.
These are the real-life work and experiences of engineers in Scotland, how they became interested in engineering, the projects they are working on and what they find so satisfying about their jobs.
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A learning journey designed to encourage learners to consider the development and operation of artificial prostheses that employ brain-computer interfacing.
Published on 23 February 2012
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A learning journey designed to encourage learners to plan, develop and produce creative and innovative concepts in the world of prosthetic design.
Published on 23 February 2012
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A learning journey designed to encourage learners to develop understanding of the properties of polymers, including formation and uses.
Published on 23 February 2012
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Find out about some of the prosthetics devices created by the bionic technology company Ossur.
Published on 24 January 2012
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iWalk is a company that uses advanced bionics to emulate, or even augment, physiological function in people with limb pathology for the improvement of their quality of life.
Published on 24 January 2012
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BBC - News - Making artificial limbs for amputees
Alan Tanner's prosthetic limbs have helped his clients swim, run, climb mountains - or just achieve the longed-for goal of walking across a room unaided.
Published on 24 January 2012
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Touch Bionics - i-LIMB - Patient stories
Read about prostheses created by Touch Bionics from the perspective of people who use them.
Published on 24 January 2012
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Aimee Mullins and her 12 pairs of legs
Athlete, actor and activist Aimee Mullins talks about her prosthetic legs.
Published on 24 January 2012
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Biomimicry Institute - Case studies of biomimicry
The Biomimicry Institute is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes the study and imitation of nature’s designs, bringing together scientists, engineers, architects and innovators.
Published on 24 January 2012
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Royal Society of Chemistry - Shape-shifting polymers
A US researcher has shown how a so-called shape memory polymer has the unusual ability to 'memorise' a range of different shapes.
Published on 24 January 2012
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