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Happy Global Day of the Engineer. What areas of Engineering inspire you? #GlobalEngineer

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“You can’t fix stupid”, a phrase engineers use about consumers, can and should be applied to medical device companies that refuse to adapt to customer needs. Consumers lead enterprise, and healthcare must start thinking like the consumer-oriented market we are becoming and develop products that are stupid simple to use.

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2017-06-25 @supanovaexpo Perth. Great Scott! Back To The Future with Tom Wilson (Biff) @tomwilsonusa & Christopher Lloyd (Doc) @mrchristopherlloyd Thank you for coming, our brief encounter is now a treasured moment in time :) ••• #bttf #backtothefuture #outtatime #delorean #tomwilson #christopherlloyd #greatscott #perth #supanova #popculture #scifi #perthnova #supanova2017 (at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre)

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#Repost @richardelving ••• @autodesk #Perth hosted a #virtualreality event last week for 140+ customers @farotechnologies was also present, sharing some of their scanning projects with us. ••• The things I get to do sometimes, thanks to my diverse network, keeping me in touch with the technology of tomorrow. That's me with the VR gear on 😎 If you want me to mow your lawn, you might want to think twice 😉 ••• #designcollaboration #manufacturing #industry40 #technology #westernaustralia #design #create #collaboration #innovation #maketomorrowbetter #autodesk #autocad #3ddesign (at Technology Park Function Centre)

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I spy with my driver eye, #Kip @curtinuni's #driverlessbus passing by for some testing 🚍📝☑️ A @navya.tech #innovation :) ••• #curtin #curtinuni #navya #navyatech #transport #transportation #perth #westernaustralia #autonomousvehicle #bus #minibus #technology #engineering #maketomorrowbetter #curtinnovation #intellibus #intelligenttransport #science #smartbus #arma #navyaarma #driverless #autonomous (at Curtin University)

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I have my hurdles in life, but I keep moving forward. Dont give up, some days may be harder, but together we can make tomorrow better. 👥🤝

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How often does physics make you cry? Sean Carroll’s latest book is a poetic overview of the known universe, with deep insights into the human experience. In this episode, Indre Viskontas ponders the meaning of life with one of the world’s most accessible theoretical physicists. 

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling woefully insignificant relative to the vastness of space and time, then Carroll’s perspective might just change your life. He argues that since we only have a limited time in a tiny part of space, we need to make good use of every heartbeat. 

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Speaking of Vitamin C... Here's some home #guava artistry

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NASA Space Apps Challenge Perth 2017

Quick reminder for anyone still thinking about it, The Space Apps Challenge is on this weekend 29/30 April. If you would like to participate and also form/join a team (I'll be there) then follow the Eventbrite link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nasa-space-apps-perth-2017-tickets-33138257420 Looking forward to a great weekend of awesome innovative ideas :)

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Thanks to UPS this arrived today, just in time for the March for Science. Supporting The Planetary Society thanks to Omaze. #ScienceIsUniversal

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2016 The Blog Awakens

2016 The Blog Awakens

Hello to one and all, all over the world wide web. This has certainly been a long overdue project of mine, with the proliferation of social media, different platforms and their limitations, I needed to find a place to categorise my thoughts. Facebook and twitter have been my mainstays for some time now, but they are not really for blogging and getting into writing things in too much depth. For…

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Praise be unto #He. #Helium, #Hecanhelpyou. #PeriodicPoetry

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This applies to everyone in Academia

Five tips for women and girls pursuing STEM careers 

Many attempts have been made to explain the historic and current lack of women working in STEM fields. During her two years of service as Director of Policy Planning for the US State Department, from 2009 to 2011, Anne-Marie Slaughter suggested a range of strategies for corporate and political environments to better support women at work. These spanned from social-psychological interventions to the introduction of role models and self-affirmation practices. Slaughter has written and spoken extensively on the topic of equality between men and women. Beyond abstract policy change, and continuing our celebration of women in STEM, there are practical tips and guidance for young women pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.

(1) Be open to discussing your research with interested people.

From in-depth discussions at conferences in your field to a quick catch up with a passing colleague, it can be endlessly beneficial to bounce your ideas off a range of people. New insights can help you to better understand your own ideas.

(2) Explore research problems outside of your own.

Looking at problems from multiple viewpoints can add huge value to your original work. Explore peripheral work, look into the work of your colleagues, and read about the achievements of people whose work has influenced your own. New information has never been so discoverable and accessible as it is today. So, go forth and hunt!

(3) Collaborate with people from different backgrounds.

The chance of two people having read exactly the same works in their lifetime is nominal, so teaming up with others is guaranteed to bring you new ideas and perspectives you might never have found alone.

(4) Make sure your research is fun and fulfilling.

As with any line of work, if it stops being enjoyable, your performance can be at risk. Even highly self-motivated people have off days, so look for new ways to motivate yourself and drive your work forward. Sometimes this means taking some time to investigate a new perspective or angle from which to look at what you are doing. Sometimes this means allowing yourself time and distance from your work, so you can return with a fresh eye and a fresh mind!

(5) Surround yourself with friends who understand your passion for scientific research.

The life of a researcher can be lonely, particularly if you are working in a niche or emerging field. Choose your company wisely, ensuring your valuable time is spent with friends and family who support and respect your work.

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