Marguerite O'Sullivan
Director of Learning, Kenvue
Marguerite brought the original vision for Engineering in the World: a resource that would help students see the depth, relevance and opportunity within engineering.
About
What is Engineering in the World?
Engineering is not just about building things — it's about improving our lives in countless ways. Whether it's helping our grandparents live independently, reducing how long it takes to get to school, or giving us the ability to talk to our friends wherever they are in the world, engineering has the power to shape our world for the better.
Engineering in the World seeks to dispel misconceptions about engineering and shed light on its true potential. It is full of life experiences and enables you to walk in the shoes of engineers of different types, working in different industries.
About the Book
Engineering in the World is packed with activities designed for a learning experience that suits every learning style, including:
Numeracy
Using numbers to generate insights and make decisions
Oracy
Creating presentations and putting forward ideas to your class
Research
Looking for information and describing your findings
Visual
Designing images to convey a message
Practical
Applying knowledge and skills to real life situations or tasks
What makes this book different
Written as a stand-alone module for TY students to explore engineering as a career or for further study.
Content-focused activities that allow for differentiation based on student interest and ability.
Designed to suit all types of learners, from visual to logical to active.
Packed with exercises for active learning in the classroom.
Offers insights into potential career paths and the skills sought out in today's workplace.
Showcases career profiles and role models.
- Learning Styles
- 5
- Exercises
- 30+
- Authors
- 2
About the authors
Engineering in the World is written by Marguerite O'Sullivan and Susan HayesCulleton.
Susan HayesCulleton
Author and educator
Co-author of the bestselling Economics in Our World for Leaving Certificate Economics and Money Matters, Susan brings her experience in education and communication to a book that helps students engage with engineering in a practical, meaningful way.
From the book launch
Authors, students, teachers and partners celebrating the launch of Engineering in the World.
Bring Engineering in the World to your classroom
The book is available now.