‘Engineering in the World,’ the first in a planned series of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) books was launched earlier this week in the Vertigo room of Cork’s County Hall, aimed at the Irish 16-18 year old market.
Co-authors Susan HayesCulleton and Marguerite O’Sullivan joined forces to create an engaging and practical guide for Transition Year students interested in exploring the world of STEM. The publication, which will be made available to every school across the country, is designed to suit all types of learners.
The authors were motivated to write the book following their concern at findings revealed in a 2022 survey which showed that three out of four TY students were worried about their future career path. Some were concerned as to whether they will love their job and if they will make the right career choice. While the survey also found that others voiced concern that their chosen field and skill sets may eventually be made redundant by technology and their capacity to adapt to that.
VARIETY OF CAREER PATHS
The new book helps students to recognise engineering in everyday life and its direct influence in solving common problems. The authors also share their knowledge, insights and expert advice on the exciting variety of careers open to those that choose engineering as they move forward on their education journey.
The book is written as a stand-alone STEM module for TY students to explore engineering as a career or for further study and designed to suit all types of learners, from visual to logical to active. The publication is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, John Sisk & Son and Cork County Council and will be available in every school in the country, through publisher and distributor EdCo.
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