Why We Need Engineers Now More Than Ever | Elanor Huntington | TEDxSydney

Elanor Huntington argues that now more than ever we need engineers - as they are the ones who bring together people, technology and society, if only engineers could do better at explaining what they do. A compelling talk that argues that not only do we need to redefine engineering, we must also encourage a broader participation in the field, if we are going to be prepared for the future.
Elanor Huntington was appointed the Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science in June 2014, and is the first female Dean of Engineering at the Australian National University. Huntington is committed to growing the profile of Science and Technology in the community and is passionate about attracting more young women to take up careers in STEM related fields. She previously held the position of Head of School of the School of Engineering and Information Technology at UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Huntington holds a PhD (2000) in experimental quantum optics from the ANU. From early 1999, she spent 18 months at the Defence Science and Technology Organisation working in science policy. Professor Huntington’s current research interests are in the control of quantum systems, with a particular interest in the interface between theory and applications. She is also a program manager in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@anaguadron5491]

Yes I don’t have the motivation to study. So I’d rather watch this so that maybe I can get inspired

[@3266711732665514]

you do not need motivation, discipline is a better ally

[@anibaltv845]

Set a goal, not for anyone else but yourself, you study for you, not for anyone else, is your future, think about that...

[@pinpoint0]

Watching this as I procrastinate studying... Time to get back to work.

[@aryansingh1301]

@@pinpoint0 same i also did

[@13julietririssukmahadi68]

Same :"(

[@HumanBeans21]

Hello from another person who as a child liked to play with sticks and puddles. What you said about not understanding what engineering meant resonated with me so much despite having family members who were engineers. Up until about year 8/9, I genuinely though being an engineer was just another form of a construction worker and now I realise that it is so much more interesting and advanced and the naturally progression for being the kid trying to get the muddy stick across the puddle with waves. Although ball point pens seem to be my issue nowadays - when I get bored in class I deconstruct them into as many pieces as possible before putting them back together again.

[@KuldeepSingh-qq6ui]

This is a great inspirational talk which should motivate both girls and boys to take up engineering.

[@wsade1]

NO BS !!! To the point !!! fantastic !!!

[@sevenaries]

Watching this before my UofT online engineering interview

[@bhaktichohan4949]

Ayyy fellow UofT 2021 admit?

[@sevenaries]

@@bhaktichohan4949 yeaaa lol I don't think I'm gonna go though

[@favournosakhareikhuebor9142]

@@bhaktichohan4949 I got in! Will you be attending this Fall?

[@bhaktichohan4949]

@@favournosakhareikhuebor9142 yes I will be!

[@dulla8469]

I agree, we make the music sound better, 😌😌

[@mikeli1123]

correction: first female Dean of Engineering and Computer Science at the Australian National University.

[@jaeholee907]

QingYang Li superb

[@rory288]

Currently in between a biomedical engineering interview for Imperial college London. Next one is in 10min!🤞🏼

[@leelarawat2450]

Hope it went well?!

[@rory288]

@@leelarawat2450 it did thank u. I got an offer but I still need to get the grades

[@SelfImprovement1111]

@@rory288 good luck to you. I’m struggling to get any offers. So far I’ve been rejected. I’ll just have to apply to a different course.

[@RingsideReels]

@@rory288 Planning to go imperial for aerospace. Good luck in those A-levels or IB exams!

[@nooralshaikh2222]

@@SelfImprovement1111 U can do it!!

[@suharsh96]

great talk

[@MrNo-rk5ef]

She is a Comedy Engineering. I laughed a lot! 😂

[@anthonywalker6168]

This is great, engineers are in massive oversupply and are getting cheaper to hire 😎. Keep feeling inspired so I can continue to line my pockets with the marketable outputs of your hard work.

[@zeitbieger216]

What job do you do?

[@pandziesonty9943]

That's one of the greatest TEDs of all time

[@yatendrasinghbisht6440]

Very interesting

[@Yo-gz5ji]

I’m watching this because I’m in school ms Reyes class at npms

[@JZferda]

0:54 please clap

[@aaronvoltaire5780]

What do you think doing engineering after administrativo?

[@cameronblackmon9540]

What happens to those who earn their credentials in Mechanical Engineering and then can’t find employment?

[@niketborade6797]

truth.

[@matt1foulkes2]

I hope are now motivated :-)

[@user-vn3zm7cg6b]

5:05

[@josedavid9940]

0'75

[@TheHeraldu]

God damn synths!

[@10hourslooney25]

Because we need more plastic.

[@OptimalOpinion]

BS !!! Stuck in a CUBE 11+ hrs

[@siweidu7805]

i wanna quit ide bruh

[@rachidboukadouz197]

10:43 later i know its a women not a boy haha

[@captainnomekop5056]

*Gets put on Defense While playing Dustbowl:*

[@redouanehamri9839]

Elm 😂

[@aminenemla8952]

why engineers are importante ?

[@mohidh1954]

They design things like the phone or computer you use or the car you drive. Everything that is man made that we use every day Without them who knows?